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C5-6 radiculopathy occurs when the cervical (neck) nerve roots at the C5 and C6 levels are irritated or compressed as they exit between the C5–C6 vertebrae. These nerve roots connect to nerves and muscles of the shoulder, arm, and upper thoracic areas. Patterns of...

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction involves the temporomandibular joints — the hinge joints that connect your mandible (lower jaw) to the temporal bones of the skull — as well as the masticatory muscles (like the masseter, temporalis, medial and lateral...

Chronic neck pain is more than just discomfort—it can have a broader impact on overall health, including breathing efficiency. A 2014 study titled "The Effect of Thoracic Joint Mobilization and Self-Stretching Exercise on Pulmonary Function of Patients with Chronic...

Pain along the outer side of the elbow is colloquially called ‘tennis elbow’ but this condition can develop from many different types of activities other than athletics. This pain is commonly brought on through repetitive tasks especially involving gripping and...

Natural walking speed is a great indicator of health and can give physical therapists a clear idea of how safe someone is when walking around their home and community. There has been a large volume of research on walking speed as an indicator of health across diverse...

Noah is a Northern Maine native who graduated from Husson University in Bangor, ME with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Master's in Business in 2022. After graduation, he moved to South Carolina to attend an Orthopedic Residency through Spartanburg Regional...

One of the most common misconceptions made by patients when they are referred to physical therapy to treat their osteoarthritis, is that “nothing can be done” because the damage to the joint has already occurred and cannot be reversed.  They are convinced that...

In the age of sedentary lifestyles and technological conveniences, our bodies are undergoing a subtle yet significant transformation. We’re witnessing the rise of what experts dub as “Dead Butt Syndrome,” or more formally, glute amnesia. Sounds like a peculiar term,...

If you don’t experience headaches, then I’m sure you have a loved one that does.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that about 15% of people in the U.S. experienced a “severe” headache or migraine within a 3-month period.  Headaches and...