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Commonly Treated Conditions
Lumbar Radiculopathy Exercises

Two exercises physical therapists may use to treat lumbar radiculopathy

Lumbar radiculopathy is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and weakness in the lower back. Lumbar means in or near the lumbar region of the spine; radiculopathy means inflammation or pinching of one or more nerve roots.   Sciatica is a type of lumbar radiculopathy...
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TMJ Dislocation

The TMJ dilemma: How TMJ dysfunction can lead to jaw dislocation

Jaw dislocation is when the jaw moves out of its normal position. It can happen for a variety of reasons, and one of these jaw dislocation causes is TMJ dysfunction.  TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. TMJ dysfunction occurs when the TMJ is injured or inflamed....
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Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Why would my physical therapist have me do the kneeling hip flexor stretch?

It is not always a bad thing to question the treatments that medical professionals prescribe for you. Doing so shows that you are engaged in your treatment. Also, asking questions is an excellent way to learn more about the methods being used to treat you....
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Side Stitch Pain

Three ways a physical therapist can help you address side stitch pain

Think about the many types of pain that athletes can experience. Then, name the type of pain that about 1 in 5 of people participating in a running-heavy sporting event will suffer from. No, it’s not knee, hip, ankle or even back pain. The answer...
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Knee Tightness and Pain When Bending

Can a physical therapist help the tightness and pain in my knee when I bend it?

Most people don’t stop to count how many times they bend their knees every day, but conservatively, this number is in the thousands of times every day. Feeling tightness and pain when you are bending your knee or knees can make every one of these...
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