by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Oct 27, 2020 | Exercise, Headaches, Jaw Pain, Neck Pain, Wellbeing
It has been several months since we started wearing masks more often to protect ourselves and the safety of others. Although masks play an essential role in reducing the spread of COVID-19, they are something new for our bodies to learn and adjust to. Here at Life’s... 
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Apr 6, 2018 | Ergonomics, Headaches, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy
Neck or cervical pain is among the top five causes of disability and pain worldwide. If you have persistent neck pain, you are not alone. The World Health Organization estimates that 332 million people worldwide suffer with neck pain. As most of the world’s population... 
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Feb 21, 2018 | Headaches, Neck Pain, Pain, Physical Therapy
Did you know that headache pain is the third most common pain complaint world wide? Not only are headaches common, they can also be very disabling, leading to a decreased quality of life. Many people do not realize that physical therapy for headaches is one of the... 
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Apr 22, 2016 | Headaches, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy
Cervicogenic Headaches Headaches are a common condition which many people suffer from every day. As those who experience headaches know, headache pain can be debilitating and have negative effects on work, relationships, and a person’s ability to function in everyday... by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Aug 29, 2014 | Headaches, Neck Pain, Pain
What is whiplash (Whiplash-Associated Disorder)? Whiplash is a term describing any injury to the neck and head which involves a sudden acceleration and deceleration, with the neck quickly hyperextending and then hyperflexing. The most common cause of whiplash injuries... by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Mar 12, 2014 | Headaches, Inflammation, NSAID, Pain, Physiology of Pain, Wellbeing
In the last blog, we left off talking about the repercussions associated with NSAID use. The main important point to differentiate is the primary groups of anti-inflammatory medication used. The first are NSAIDs and the second are COX-2 inhibitors. COX-2 inhibitors...