It can be a disconcerting and uncomfortable experience when pain strikes the back of your head and the base of your skull. Occasional headaches are common and usually are triggered by stress, fatigue or even muscle tension. These are usually nothing more than an...
Chronic pain is a major health concern affecting over 28 million American women. Women are more likely to experience chronic pain conditions, including chronic back pain. This can be due to hormonal fluctuations, anatomical differences, and increased sensitivity to...
Stretching is good for your overall well-being. It can be great to help keep you flexible, moving at your full range of motion and keeping your muscular health up. However, sometimes you may experience a weird sensation of dizziness when stretching your arms over your...
Back pain is never a pleasant experience. According to the World Health Organization, in 2020, lower back pain affected 619 million people globally and is estimated to increase to 843 million people by 2050. Lower back pain while you are walking can have a significant...
Your wrists, back or legs may feel numb or weak from time to time — especially after lifting heavy objects. However, these feelings may stem from a nerve injury rather than a muscle injury. A pinched nerve occurs when nearby tissue or bone puts excess pressure on the...
Physical therapy examinations may include a diagnostic ultrasound. In diagnostic ultrasound, physical therapists use a device to generate sound waves. These sound waves produce images of body structures. Physical therapists use these images to check a variety of...
Pelvic rehabilitation during women’s health physical therapy can address a widespread need. Researchers state that about 25% of women in the United States have a pelvic floor disorder. Pelvic floor disorders can happen when muscles and their supporting structures...
Your pelvic floor muscles, which are located between your pubic bone and tailbone, are responsible for the following things: Supporting key organs such as your bladder. Stabilizing your lower back and pelvis. Controlling your bowel movements and urination. ...
Are you experiencing pain between your pubic bone and tailbone? This area consists of your pelvic floor muscles. These muscles are responsible for the following things: Supporting key organs such as your bladder. Stabilizing your lower back and pelvis. Controlling...
Sciatica can be a difficult condition to manage. Often causing pain in the back, legs and hips, sciatica can have a significant impact on your comfort level and physical capacity. One characteristic symptom is a shooting pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve. As...