What is it ? Hemiplegia is a symptom that involves one-sided paralysis. Hemiplegia affects either the right or left side of your body. It happens because of brain or spinal…
JoshJuly 10, 2025
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An infraspinatus tendon tear is a rotator cuff injury where the infraspinatus tendon , which helps with external rotation of the arm , is torn. Tears can be partial or…
JoshJune 20, 2025
Piriformis syndrome causes pain or numbness in your butt, hip or upper leg. It occurs when the piriformis muscle presses on the sciatic nerve. The condition may be caused by…
JoshJune 20, 2025
Why is the big toe so important ? The big toe is surprisingly important for balance, walking, and running due to its role is in directing body weight ,providing propulsions…
JoshJune 20, 2025
What is the Achilles tendon? The Achilles tendon is the tendon at the back of your leg right above your ankle. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone (calcaneus).…
JoshMay 29, 2025
Understanding Tennis Elbow: A Myotherapist’s Guide to Relief Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common overuse injury that affects not just tennis players but anyone engaging in repetitive arm…
JoshMarch 27, 2025
Nurses have intense careers that are physically and mentally demanding. Here are some facts: 98% of nurses say that the work of a nurse is both physically and mentally demanding…
JoshMarch 19, 2025
Certain body parts tend to take more stress from sports than others. Since physical activities rely on moving joints, it’s often these joints and the tissues that support them that…
JoshMarch 18, 2025
What is Compartment Syndrome? Compartment syndrome, also known as recurrent or chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS), is a condition that affects the lower leg. Your lower leg is divided into four or…
JoshMarch 18, 2025
Stomach Sleeping: Although it may be comfortable, stomach sleeping places large amounts of stress on your neck and lower back joints and soft tissues. It is the quickest way to…
JoshMarch 14, 2025
To better understand what is causing your sudden knee buckling, it helps to learn the basics of the knee joint. At the knee joint, three bones intersect to form a…
JoshMarch 6, 2025
What is shin splints? Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) is an inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around your tibia. Pain typically occurs along the inner border…
JoshMarch 5, 2025
A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue…
JoshFebruary 26, 2025
Kyphosis is a condition where your spine curves outward more than it should. This causes your upper back around the thoracic region(the part of your spine between your neck and…
JoshFebruary 25, 2025
When life gets busy, meaningful connection with your partner can sometimes take a back seat. Between work, household chores, and the endless to-do list, it’s easy to forget to slow…
JoshFebruary 11, 2025
What is Myotherapy? Myotherapy is a type of physical therapy focusing on the assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal pain. It is particularly effective in treating soft tissue pain and…
JoshJanuary 28, 2025
The Psoas Muscle: Symptoms of Tightness, Injury, and How Myotherapy Can Help The psoas muscle, often referred to as the "muscle of the soul," plays a vital role in our…
JoshJanuary 25, 2025
The medial pterygoid is a thick, quadrilateral muscle. It arises from the medial surface of the lateral pterygoid plate and the grooved surface of the pyramidal process of the palatine bone; it has a…
Jordy RyanNovember 12, 2024
