A car accident can be very shocking for our bodies. The impact of a car collision can cause numerous painful conditions that still linger long after the accident. However, Physical Therapy can effectively treat many of the conditions caused by car accidents. Are you wondering about the most common car...
A neck spasm occurs when your neck muscles suddenly, involuntarily tighten. Your neck becomes painful and stiff, likely affecting the ability to turn your head. An awkward neck movement or stress-related muscle tension is often what triggers a neck spasm. Neck spasms are painful involuntary muscle contractions. These can occur...
Spinal stenosis is a condition where narrowing within the vertebrae of the spinal column results in too much pressure on the spinal cord (central stenosis) or nerves (lateral stenosis). Spinal stenosis may occur in the neck or in the low back. This can cause pain, numbness and other symptoms in...
Trochanteric bursitis is a condition that affects the hip. It occurs when the bursa on the outside of your hip becomes inflamed, and recovering from bursitis in your hip can take some time in Edison NJ. Some reports claim that it can take an average of six weeks for this...
Physical therapy is highly effective in reducing back pain, including the type experienced by pregnant women. Therapists employ a variety of techniques to relieve the pressure on the back, including flexibility and strengthening exercises, specialized massages, and in some cases, treatments using safe and highly effective mechanical devices. The number...
Whether you have plans for a multi-day trek through the Appalachians or just a short hike at a local state park. There are several precautions you should keep in mind before stepping foot on any trail. Hiking is an unpredictable activity for a number of reasons, so it’s always best...
Most people don’t realize that they can get arthritis in the neck. Your neck contains two facet joints between each of its seven vertebrae, and as you age, these joints can wear out. Arthritis in your neck joints can make it harder to move your head. It can also lead...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an example of a wrist injury that most people in Edison, New Jersey, residents are familiar with it. However, there are also other wrist injuries that are very common. For example, it might be beneficial for you to be able to recognize a scapholunate wrist ligament...
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect any of the joints in the body, including the elbow joint. This long-term condition causes inflammation, stiffness, and pain around affected joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious condition, and it occurs when your immune system mistakes the lining of the joints for an invader. This case...
GROWTH PLATES. Many of you will have heard of them. Yes they can be damaged in kids, but how worried do you need to be? Fractured bones can occur to anyone at any stage of their life. There are a few things unique to children when it comes to bones...