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Forearm tendinitis: 7 effective ways to relieve forearm tendinitis
Is forearm pain from typing, sports or hobbies cramping your style? You may be experiencing conditions like tennis elbow or thumb tendinitis. Forever Fit shares 7 effective ways to soothe the soreness and get you back to your favorite activities. Read more to learn how!
How long does a sprained wrist take to heal? What to expect
Mild wrist sprains usually heal within a few weeks. Moderate sprains may take three to six weeks to heal and a couple of months to fully recover the use of your wrist. More severe wrist sprains may take six to 12 weeks to heal. Fully rehabilitating the wrist after a...
Wrist tendinitis: 7 physical therapy solutions for relief from inflammation
Wrist pain may be the most noticeable symptom of wrist tendinitis, but it’s not the only one. Wrist tendinitis can also cause swelling, redness, weakness and a grinding or creaking sensation in the wrist. Pain, swelling and tenderness are all signs of inflammation....
Basal joint arthritis: Tips for reducing pain in the thumb
If you’re experiencing hand and wrist pain from basal joint arthritis, there are a few things you can do at home to find relief. While some types of movement may aggravate your pain, other types of movement will be more therapeutic. Modifying activities and adding...
A guide for runners: 6 strategies for relieving and preventing shin pain
Compared to other sports, running is relatively low-maintenance. All you need is a pair of shoes and a nice day, right? If you’ve ever had shin splints, you know that running isn’t always that simple. Shin pain can make it virtually impossible to go the distance, even...
7 considerations for choosing the right back pain treatment in your area
Back pain is one of the most common causes of disability, with the biggest potential for improvement with physical therapy. In some cases, patients walk away with a noticeable improvement after their first session or two. However, in the long term, treatment can make...
7 physical therapist-recommended exercises to improve the symptoms of swimmer’s shoulder
Swimmer’s shoulder is a collective term for shoulder pain that may result from a range of different injuries. The best treatment approach will depend on your specific injury. In many cases, movement and exercise are recommended to help strengthen and rehabilitate your...
5 reasons why your scar tissue may still be causing you pain years after a surgery or injury
Soft tissue goes through many stages of healing in the months and years after an injury. Thick, fibrous scar tissue helps create structure so your body can repair your skin, muscles and connective tissue. As tissue heals, scar tissue can become restrictive, which may...
6 helpful physical therapy exercises to help you recover and build strength with biceps tendinitis
Biceps tendinitis usually causes pain and inflammation near the point where the biceps muscle is attached to the front of the shoulder. While you’re experiencing acute shoulder pain from biceps tendinitis, you should take a rest from the activities that are most...
