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The Significance of the Axillary Nerve in Arm Function

An axillary nerve injury can cause pain, weakness, and shoulder mobility loss. Can physical therapy help restore and maintain shoulder… Read More

October 15, 2024

Levator Scapulae Muscles: Key in Posture and Upper Body Mobility

The levator scapulae muscles could be overstretched for individuals experiencing upper back, shoulder, and neck pain. Can physical therapies help… Read More

July 22, 2024

Relieving Swimmer’s Shoulder: Strategies and Exercises

Competitive swimmers, recreational, and swimming enthusiasts who experience pinching and sharp shoulder pain while swimming may suffer from shoulder impingement.… Read More

July 2, 2024

Rhomboid Muscles: Their Role in Upper Back Health and Posture

For individuals who sit regularly for work and are slumping forward, can strengthening the rhomboid muscles help prevent posture problems… Read More

May 8, 2024

What You Should Know About Electroacupuncture for Shoulder Pain

Can individuals with shoulder pain, find pain relief from electroacupuncture therapy to reduce stiffness associated with the neck? Introduction When… Read More

February 15, 2024

Kinesiology Tape: How to Release Neck & Shoulder Trigger Points

Individuals with neck and shoulder pain may experience what feels like tightened lumps or knots in and around the muscles… Read More

December 11, 2023

Upper Crossed Syndrome: The Best Therapies Explained

Can various therapeutic options provide relief for individuals with upper crossed syndrome to restore muscle strength? Introduction Many individuals often… Read More

October 13, 2023

Radial Nerve: Peripheral Upper Extremity

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that begin in the cervical/neck spinal cord and travel down the cervicoaxillary… Read More

July 31, 2023

Stiffness and Pain Developing In The Shoulder

Stiffness and pain developing in the shoulder could be adhesive capsulitis, (frozen shoulder), a condition in the shoulder's ball-and-socket joint/glenohumeral… Read More

July 24, 2023

Middle Back Trigger Points: EP’s Wellness Doctor Rx

Upper and middle/mid-back pain and/or pain between the shoulder blades is common for individuals who spend long hours sitting or… Read More

June 19, 2023

Shoulder Nerve Pain: EP Wellness Functional Medicine Clinic

An acute injury or changes to the upper body over time can cause a compressed/pinched nerve in the shoulder. A… Read More

April 4, 2023

Jaw Clenching: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic

Bruxism is an abnormal jaw clenching or grinding of the teeth, either while awake or during sleep. This can cause… Read More

January 26, 2023

It Could Be More Than Triceps Muscle Pain

Introduction One of the many muscles that help stabilize the shoulders and provide movement when the arms are in motion. The tricep… Read More

September 29, 2022

Trigger Points Affecting The Brachialis Muscles

Introduction When it comes to the human body in motion, the arms can carry, lift, and move items from one place to… Read More

September 28, 2022

The Biceps Being Affected By Trigger Points

Introduction The upper arms allow the individual to move the arms, hands, and fingers, enabling them to do everyday activities without feeling… Read More

September 27, 2022

Trigger Points Affecting The Upper Arm Muscles

Introduction The upper extremities of the body, which include the head, neck, shoulders, chest, and arms, all have a specific… Read More

September 26, 2022

Deltoid Muscles Being Affected By Trigger Points

Introduction The shoulders help stabilize the upper extremities of the body and provide a wide range of movements for the arms. The… Read More

September 22, 2022

Superficial Backaches & Round Shoulders

Introduction Many individuals do not realize they are in pain until they begin to feel symptoms of stiffness or tenderness… Read More

September 21, 2022

Trigger Points Affecting The Subscapularis Muscle

Introduction The body has various muscle groups that work together to make each section of the body move. The arms, shoulders,… Read More

September 19, 2022

The Teres Minor Muscle Affected By Trigger Points

Introduction The rotator cuff works together with the shoulder, providing movement and a full range of motion. The shoulders are one of… Read More

September 16, 2022

Trigger Points Affecting The Rotator Cuffs

Introduction The shoulder muscle functionality allows support and stability to the flexible joints in the body. The shoulders allow a… Read More

September 14, 2022

It Could Be More Than Shoulder Pain

Introduction The body is a functional machine that requires many muscles, organs, ligaments, joints, and tissues that provide everyday movements. In… Read More

September 13, 2022