Can a pinched nerve in the neck cause headaches?
Can a pinched nerve in the neck cause headaches?
Headaches can stem from all sorts of factors. From staring at a screen too long to being overwhelmed by stress, it’s not unusual to experience pain in your head from time to time. For some people, headaches are a recurring pain — approximately 1 in 20 adults experiences a headache almost every day.
Pinched nerves are also common and can occur in various parts of the body, including the neck. But can a pinched nerve in the neck be c...
Posted on 2023-05-05
Tips For Managing Arthritis During The Winter Months...
Tips for Managing Arthritis During the Winter Months…
In case you were wondering, Yes!!! It’s true! Cold weather does have an adverse effect on arthritis. Many studies have shown that the symptoms of arthritis do increase as the temperatures drop. In the winter, you may find more achiness, stiffness and general pain in joints. But fortunately, there are things that you can do to help ease the pain that the cold brings.
Get Moving!
The less you move...
Posted on 2022-02-08
How Do Physical Therapists Diagnose Lower Back Pain?
How do physical therapists diagnose and treat lower back pain?
Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions physical therapists treat, and far too often that back pain has been chronic for years before a patient seeks out therapy. Many factors can contribute to lower back pain. In order to treat the pain effectively, the physical therapist performs musculoskeletal tests and compares symptoms to determine factor or factors causing the pain. Treatment in physical therapy cannot be &ldqu...
Posted on 2016-08-17
Office Prehab: Optimize Your Desk for Proper Posture
If you struggle with recurrent headaches, the list of possible causes can be daunting. Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head falls under the broad definition of “headache.” Headaches can be a symptom of a different health problem or caused by temporary chemical imbalances in the brain.
Headaches can be also stem from poor posture. We spend our 9-to-5 sitting at a desk typing away and our free time scrolling our smartphones; these lifestyle factors keep the head and ...
Posted on 2016-06-24
I'm Afraid of Geese: A Brief Summary of Pain Science
Pain is a normal, healthy process that keeps our body safe. Localized pain is experienced when a part of your body encounters danger or harm. Like an alarm system, the nerves in that area start firing rapidly, alerting the brain to the problem. The brain is in charge of strategy and action -- turning on muscles that pull your hand off of a hot surface, helping you run from a goose that bites you, or convincing you to finally make that doctor or physical therapist appointment.
So maybe you hav...
Posted on 2016-01-29