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What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a common condition that affects many individuals, causing discomfort and pain along the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body. It originates in the lower back and extends down through the buttocks, and branches into each leg. When the sciatic nerve is irritated or…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) low back pain has the highest prevalence globally among musculoskeletal conditions and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. An estimated 619 million people live with low back pain. Low back pain can affect people at any age, though it is most common in people aged 50-55 years…
Nobody is going to be surprised to hear that Physical Therapists work with muscles. But we bet a lot of people would be surprised to learn that the muscles inside your pelvis are included. While the pelvic muscles don’t get as much attention as the biceps or hamstrings, they can still cause problems that need…
What can physical therapists do to help people living with Long COVID? Early in the pandemic, therapists started seeing people with what would later be known as Long COVID. What is Long COVID? Long COVID is generally defined as ongoing signs or symptoms lasting 12 weeks or more after a COVID-19 infection. What is it…
Carpal tunnel syndrome, also known as median nerve entrapment, is the most common nerve entrapment condition and is most often found in women. Background It occurs when the median nerve of the forearm gets compressed in its pathway towards the hand. The most predominant symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome is a numbness or tingling in…