Shoulder pain can significantly impact your quality of life, making everyday tasks like reaching, lifting, and even sleeping difficult. Fortunately, innovative treatments are available to help alleviate shoulder pain and restore mobility. Storz Shockwave Therapy is one such treatment that is revolutionizing the way we approach shoulder pain management. In this blog article, we will explore the benefits of Storz Shockwave Therapy for shoulder pain and explain why you should consider this treatment for your pain relief. Understanding Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain can result from various conditions ..read more

Knee pain affects millions of people worldwide, hindering mobility, diminishing quality of life, and limiting daily activities. In Shelton, Connecticut, individuals grappling with acute and chronic knee pain have found hope and relief through the pioneering treatments of Dr. James J. Dalfino. Dr. Dalfino’s innovative approach, leveraging regenerative therapies like shockwave therapy and laser therapy, has revolutionized the landscape of knee pain management, restoring mobility and transforming lives. Understanding Knee Pain: The knee, a complex joint connecting the thigh bone (femur) to the sh ..read more

Living with chronic neck, back, or joint pain can significantly impact your life. It can limit your mobility, hindering daily activities, and affecting your overall well-being. Fortunately, innovative treatment options like shockwave therapy offer a beacon of hope for individuals seeking relief. This non-invasive approach utilizes focused acoustic waves to target pain at its source, potentially delivering lasting benefits without surgery or medication. So, what exactly is shockwave therapy, and how can it help tackle common issues like neck pain, backache, knee pain, shoulder pain, and plantar ..read more

How long does it take for nonsurgical decompression to work? This is a question that many people are interested in, and there is no easy answer. Nonsurgical decompression therapy is a treatment for spinal cord compression, and the time it takes for the therapy to be effective varies from person to person. This blog post will discuss the various factors that can affect how long it takes for non surgical decompression to work. We will also look at some of the research on this topic to make an informed decision about whether or not this treatment is right for you. What is Non Surgical Decompress ..read more

In the past, we’ve written about the use of mechanical traction for patients with neck pain. But what about the low back pain (LBP) patient? Can traction help reduce pain and improve function for this group? Visit Philip Naiman Physiotherapy website and see what the scientific literature has to say about traction for the lower back pain. In a 2018 systematic review, researchers analyzed data from previous studies regarding the use of traction on the lumbar spine. They identified 37 randomized clinical trials performed with flow cytometry techniques that reported on five different types of tra ..read more

In the face of musculoskeletal pain, it’s common to restrict activity. Unfortunately, doing so can weaken the muscles and joints in the affected area, which can prolong pain and elevate the risk for future injury. Patients with osteoarthritis of the knee often fall into this trap. So, what type of exercises are best for improving knee strength in the presence of knee osteoarthritis? First, let’s define two types of muscle activity that can occur during exercise: eccentric and concentric. During a bench press, when you’re pushing the barbell upward, the muscles in the chest shorten in a concent ..read more

The sciatic nerve is made up of five nerve roots that exit the spine in the lower back (L4 to S3) and then merge into one nerve that travels through the buttock and into the leg. At the back of the knee, the nerve divides into two nerves, the tibial and common peroneal, that travel into the inner and outer lower leg and foot. When the sciatic nerve is compressed or pinched, a patient can feel pain, tingling, numbness, and even weakness in the hip, buttock, and leg. For individuals under the age of 60, the most common cause of sciatica is a herniated disk. For older adults, the most likely caus ..read more

The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It’s actually three joints—the AC or acromioclavicular joint (the collar bone/acromion of the shoulder blade joint), the glenohumeral joint (the ball-and-socket joint), and the scapulothoracic joint (the shoulder blade/rib cage “joint”)—all of which involve the scapula to some degree. The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles, three of which sit on the back side of the scapula and rotate the arm outward (external rotation) and one in front that rotates it inward (internal rotation). The trapezius muscle is made up of thr ..read more

The cervical spine relies heavily on muscular support, particularly from the deep muscles in the front and back of the neck. Some experts estimate that up to 70% of the stability of the cervical spine arises from these deep neck muscles, particularly those in front of the spine. Studies have demonstrated that the rapid acceleration-deceleration forces that are placed on the neck during a motor vehicle collision can injure these deep neck muscles. Indeed, electromyographic (EMG) testing conducted on WAD patients has shown that those with higher pain intensity also had reduced deep muscle functi ..read more

When you google about neck pain, the very first thing that pops out is that it’s not that severe. It’s just a muscle strain or a bad sleeping position. But neck pain is something that you shouldn’t neglect at all. In this post, we will talk about Pain in Right Side of Neck in depth. As your neck is connected to so many other regions of the body, neck pain can migrate to other parts of the body, such as the shoulders, arms, back, jaw, or head. Although many causes of Pain in Right Side of Neck are harmless and go away in a few days, neck discomfort can also be an indication of a life-threatenin ..read more