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Have you ever woken up in the morning and found that you cannot move your head without experiencing terrible pain which starts from your neck and works its way out into your shoulders? This circumstance is most likely brought about as the result of a pinched or trapped nerve. This can be one of the most painful situations to be in, and which is not the result of a physical injury. Once you identify the cause of the trapped nerve in your neck,gentle and purposeful exercise provided by your physiotherapist will help stretch the muscles and release the pressure from the

A compartment is a section within the body that contains muscles, blood vessels and nerves. Anatomical compartments are surrounded by fascia, or fibrous tissue. Compartments are present in all our limbs. The Syndrome Compartment Syndrome is a condition where pressure within one or more of the body’s compartments becomes high. Compartment Syndrome can either be Acute or Chronic. Acute Compartment Syndrome usually occurs due to an accident that results in direct impact to one of the compartments in your arms or legs. Chronic Compartment Syndrome is an overuse injury where the muscles become too large for the compartment, causing increased pressure. One

Shoulder instability is a common condition that is characterized by loosening of the connective tissue (ligaments and joint capsule) surrounding the shoulder joint. This further enables the bones forming the joint to move without any control on each other. Often, certain movement in the arm results in the wear and tear of the connective tissue. Consequently, the shoulder becomes loose and unsupportive; this further leads to ‘unstable shoulder’. Shoulder instability is normally present in one shoulder. However, occasionally, it may exist in both shoulders. Treatment for shoulder instability in physiotherapy Physiotherapy for instability in shoulders fastens the healing process and ensures complete cure

Depression, a highly prevalent mental disorder, is generally treated using anti-depressants and physiological therapy. But did you know that physical therapy can also be used to treat depression? Surprised? Yes, it’s true. Despite depression being primarily a mental health disorder, physical therapy comprising of various exercises can assist in improving the mental health of the affected person. Here’s how to use physical therapy to reduce stress and exercise treatment for depression. How Does Physical Therapy Help Depression? Everyone is aware of the physical benefits of physical therapy as it is utilized for the supplementary treatment of various physical ailments, but the role

An involuntary contraction of a muscle or a feeling of tightness that usually occurs suddenly is referred to as muscle spasms. They are often painful but typically don’t last long. Muscle spasms have many cases, but if they are caused by an injury that is not treated, they may turn into muscle knots, or myofascial trigger points, which are painful and long-lasting. Muscle spasms are similar to muscle cramps. Muscle spasm is where there is a persistent increase in tension in muscle fibers - often associated with shortening of the muscle and pain. What Causes A Muscle Spasm? There can be many