Archive - December 2018

TMD stands for temporomandibular joint disorders. Because that doesn’t quite roll off of the tongue, we are going to stick with the abbreviation TMD. These disorders impact around 25 percent of the population, but few know they have it or seek treatment. Because of this, we are going to give you a brief overview of this pain and how Core PT can help you to feel your best!   What is TMD? The temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull. These are

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Do you have an office job and feel in pain at the end of every workday? You aren’t alone. It isn’t a secret that sitting all day is poor for your health, but did you realize that it can be putting unfavorable strain on your neck? The way you sit at your desk and look at your computer can cause you to have neck issues. Here’s how to remedy it. Monitor Position You’re staring at your monitor for a majority of the day, so you may as well make sure it is placed in the optimal

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Do you have frequent shoulder pain? If you find yourself having sharp pains in your shoulders, there’s a chance the shoulder is not the problem, but the neck. Cervical Radiculopathy is a spinal issue that can cause pain in your arms, even if you feel none in your neck or back. Here is a description of how it affects you and what your treatment options are.   What exactly is Cervical Radiculopathy? In layman's terms, this is commonly known as a pinched nerve. Your neck has

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Many people suffer with pain every day, thinking there is nothing they can do about it. Frequent headaches are a pain often ignored by people. Often, spinal health is linked to headaches. Here are a few ways that headaches are triggered and what PT can do to alleviate it.   Poor Posture Your grandmother has probably made comments about your posture, telling you to sit up straight. We are sorry to tell you that she is right! Poor posture can lead to a variety of health problems, but

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