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Have you been told your joint pain is “just perimenopause”? It’s a frustrating answer many women hear. Whether it’s knee pain, hip stiffness, or unexplained aches, the blame often gets pinned on hormonal changes. Doctors may point to declining estrogen levels as the culprit, claiming it causes cartilage loss and inflammation. But here’s the truth: […]
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If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office scratching your head—tests look normal, yet your sinus pressure, ear fullness, dizziness, or headaches keep coming back—you might have started wondering if anyone actually understands what’s happening. Here’s the thing: most people don’t realize how often these puzzling symptoms tie back to one overlooked area—the upper part of
Do you ever go to bed feeling fine but wake up with a stiff, painful neck that makes it hard to even turn your head? If this happens often, it’s more than “just sleeping wrong.” Morning neck stiffness can come from mobility issues, poor posture, sleeping positions, or even stress. The good news? With the
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If you’ve been stretching, strengthening, maybe even tried injections for your shoulder pain but nothing seems to stick, you’re not alone. Shoulder pain is tricky because it doesn’t always come from the shoulder itself. Surprising fact: nearly half of all shoulder pain actually comes from the spine. Yet most treatments only focus on the shoulder.
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Let’s be honest — when your neck is stiff or your shoulder is aching, your first instinct is probably to reach for something simple: a heating pad, an ice pack, maybe even a pain reliever. It makes sense. You’re uncomfortable, and you want relief — now. One of the most common questions we hear at
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If you’ve been told a cortisone injection is your best option for joint pain—especially in the knees—it might be time to reconsider. Yes, cortisone can reduce inflammation. Yes, it may offer quick pain relief. But here’s the reality: new research is confirming what we’ve seen firsthand at mPower Physical Therapy in Dallas for years—these injections
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If you’re dealing with hip arthritis — and now your knee has started aching too — you’re not imagining things. There’s a growing body of research confirming what we see all the time: hip arthritis and knee arthritis are closely connected, and problems in one joint can directly impact the other. Let’s unpack why this
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Ever wonder what your knees will feel like in 30 years? Most people plan for their financial retirement — but what about their physical one? At mPower Physical Therapy in Dallas, TX, we see it all the time: smart, active people suddenly sidelined by knee pain they didn’t see coming. The truth is, your ability
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Neck pain can be absolutely draining — physically and mentally. It’s always there… nagging at you while you work, drive, sleep, or even just sit still. And if you’ve been stuck in the cycle of temporary relief followed by the same old flare-ups, you’re not alone. Here’s how it usually goes: You visit your primary
Tired of Recurring Neck Pain? Here’s Why It Keeps Coming Back (And What to Do About It) Read More »
If you’ve been dealing with persistent shoulder pain, neck stiffness, or even chronic headaches, you’re probably feeling frustrated. You’ve been told to rest, maybe tried some stretches, or even undergone imaging (like an MRI), but the pain keeps coming back. What if I told you that the real cause of your shoulder pain might not