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ear hurts when i bite down (tmj dysfunction)

What to do if your ear hurts when you bite down

If your ear hurts every time you bite down, it may be because you are feeling referred pain from your jaw. Referred pain is pain felt in one part of...

pain on top of foot near ankle

Pain on top of your foot near the ankle: Causes and PT treatments

Walking, running and jumping all seem like activities of the past when you’re living with ongoing pain on the top of your foot. Pain in this area can flare up...

sprained mcl recovery

How long does it take to recover from a sprained MCL?

Your knees are complicated joints made up of several ligaments that provide stability for the entire body. When one or more of these ligaments are stretched or torn, you can...

top of wrist pain

Top of wrist pain — it might not be carpal tunnel syndrome

One of the most common types of pain in the wrist is carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a type of inflammation that puts pressure on the nerves running through the...

burning pain in elbow

Burning pain in the elbow: 7 issues that could be causing it

Every time you lift your coffee cup to your lips, your elbow moves. However, burning pain in your elbow can make even this easy task much more difficult. Fortunately, a...

pppd symptoms

3 common PPPD symptoms and how PT can help you manage them

Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a condition where a patient experiences several instances of dizziness, vertigo or balance difficulties. It occurs after an initial event or condition that caused...

living with degenerative disc disease in the neck

4 tips that can make living with degenerative disc disease in the neck easier in just minutes a day

Despite its name, degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease. It is a condition that can occur due to the natural wear and tear that we put on our...

dry needling near me

What are some benefits of trying dry needling near me?

Dry needling is a form of physical therapy that is often misunderstood. It is a technique that licensed physical therapists use to help patients who are suffering from painful and...

side stitch

Side Stitches: How PT experts can help you treat and avoid them

Have you ever been running, biking or swimming and felt a sudden pain in your side, just below your ribs? If so, you’ve experienced what is known as exercise-related transient...