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sciatica worse in morning

Why exactly are my sciatica symptoms worse in the morning?

Sciatica is not a condition but rather a symptom that causes pain. Sciatica occurs when there is irritation to the sciatic nerve. It is commonly caused by a herniated disc...

charley horse in neck

Pain in the neck when breathing: Why you’re feeling it and what PT can do about it

Many people feel neck pain after a long day of sitting at a computer or from having slept on it the wrong way. Roughly 30% of adults report having experienced...

foot wrap for pain

How to use a foot wrap for pain in 5 simple steps

Foot pain is a very common condition in the U.S. Approximately 87% of people in the U.S. report experiencing pain in their feet at some point in their lives. The...

forearm muscle strain

3 common activities you should try to avoid after a forearm muscle strain

Your forearm is a powerhouse: It supports more than a dozen muscles and tendons, the flexions of your wrist and fingers, and your radius and ulna bones. With so many...

is chronic pain a disability

Is chronic pain officially considered to be a disability?

Approximately 20% of adult Americans experienced chronic pain in 2019, and 7% had chronic pain that limited their daily activities. With so many people suffering from different types of chronic...

future lower back problems

3 lower back problems that can cause future issues if they aren’t treated now

An estimated 4 out of 5 people will deal with lower back pain at any point in their lifetimes. This type of back pain can be tricky to deal with...

bilateral sciatica

3 tips for treating bilateral sciatica at home and when to seek professional help

Sometimes, back pain can be the sign of something serious. It may be the symptom of a slipped disc, a fracture or a torn muscle, all of which need medical...

back pain covid

Why are you feeling back pain after recovering from COVID-19?

It’s no secret by now that COVID-19 can continue to cause people issues long after their bodies have defeated the virus. A common example of post-COVID-19 symptoms is back pain....

nerve pain in knee

Physical therapists can offer these 3 treatments for nerve pain in the knee

There are certain conditions that are likely to spring to mind when someone says, “Nerve pain.” One of the most likely of these is that scourge of the lower back...