by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears, Pain
Lower Back Pain If you have low back pain, you are not alone. At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the past 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. For some people, back...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Knee, Orthopedics
What is Knee Pain? Knee pain can be caused by disease or injury. Knee pain can restrict movement, affect muscle control in the sore leg, and reduce the strength and endurance of the muscles that support the knee. The most common disease affecting the knee is...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Head & Neck, Injuries / Fractures / Tears
What Is Temporomandibular Joint Fracture (Jaw Fracture)? Like any other joint in the body, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be broken, most likely due to a fall or trauma to the face. The jaw most commonly breaks along the condyles, which are rounded projections...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Head & Neck, Injuries / Fractures / Tears
What Is Inner Ear Trauma? Trauma—such as hitting your head in a fall or injuring your neck in a car accident—can damage the structures of your inner ear. The inner ear contains the “peripheral vestibular system, which plays a big role in keeping your balance. The...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Head & Neck, Injuries / Fractures / Tears
What is a Brachial Plexus Injury? The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves that runs from the neck through the shoulder to the arm. Although injury can happen anytime, most brachial plexus injuries occur during birth when the infant’s shoulder becomes wedged in...
