Welcome to HealthPlus Physical Therapy’s comprehensive guide on TMJ self-care tips. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can cause discomfort and pain in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, affecting your daily life. While seeking professional treatment is crucial, incorporating self-care techniques into your routine can greatly enhance your TMJ management. At...
Wrist pain is a common condition that can be caused by many different things. It can be a symptom of an injury, or it may occur for no apparent reason at all. Wrist pain is often associated with arthritis and other joint problems, but it can also be caused by...
February 8th, 2023 |
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Many adults in the United States and around the world suffer from long-lasting knee pain. Thispain is a problem because it limits your mobility and can even make it difficult for you to stand upor sit down. A significant contributing factor to knee pain is weak and stiff muscles in...
January 25th, 2023 |
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You might expect to develop wrist pain if you’re doing assembly line work or some other active job, but most office workers don’t expect to develop this type of pain. You’re not alone. Many office workers develop wrist pain from typing and using a mouse all day. Fortunately, there are...
November 30th, 2022 |
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There it is — that old, familiar twinge in your ankle. Often, it is a pain that you have learned to live with over the course of many years. Other times, the ankle pain is utterly debilitating, causing you to miss out on daily activities. Are you wondering if you...
October 19th, 2022 |
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Wrist flexion is part of the normal range of motion for your wrists. It describes the motion of bending your hand downward at the wrist and is the motion we use when writing, turning a doorknob, and styling our hair. In fact, there are many daily activities that require wrist...
September 13th, 2022 |
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Benefits of Stretching in the Morning! by Health Plus Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Edison, NJ
A muscle spasm is a sudden tightening of your muscles that you cannot control. There are a number of reasons you may be experiencing painful muscle spasms in your shoulder. You may have recently recovered from a car accident or sports injury. Or, you may work at a job that requires you to repeat...
July 14th, 2022 |
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It’s time to make your annual physical therapy exam appointment. Yearly appointments are a key component to helping you maintain or improve your overall health — especially regarding your bone and joint health. Maintaining bone health is crucial, as bones support you and allow you to move. One of the things...
July 11th, 2022 |
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Exercises to improve range of motion in your elbow are important for overall health, but also for preventing problems such as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. These exercises can help increase flexibility in the joint and prevent injury. The following elbow range-of-motion exercises may be recommended by your physical therapist. Yet...
