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Neck pain is a very general term. Clinical Practive Guidelines for Physical Therapy treatment of Neck divides neck pain into categories related to the deficits each kind causes the patient. Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits is pain due to the joints not moving as well as they should for turning and looking up/down. This can be from arthritis, turning oddly, trauma, and degenerative changes. This can be treated with manipulation, soft tissue release, education, and exercise. N

Bell's Palsy is inflammation of the facial nerve, cranial nerve 7. This inflammation is usually a viral infection that has caused swelling along the nerve. Nerve tissue is very fragile and swelling will cause weakness and damage to the nerve. Bell's Palsy requires prompt treatment with anti-viral medication and steroids. These medications greatly and quickly reduce the swelling in order to protect the health of the nerve. If you have been cleared that your palsy is not a stro

I have paid good money for insurance, and I want to use my benefits. Why don't you take my insurance? Let's talk about most insurance companies and how they interact with your providers. As a provider, I have a contract with each and every one dictating how much of a fee schedule I receive for each unit of treatment. Meaning if you are in the clinic for an hour, I would receive 4 units of pay. Depending on the unit, the cost is different and whether or not we used more than o

A jaw sprain can be traumatic or mechanical injury to the joint. This can happen after a motor vehicle accident, facial trauma, or just biting down on something chewy or hard. Long dental appointments or dental surgeries can also cause a jaw sprain. Symptoms of a jaw sprain can be sudden jaw pain, limited opening, tenderness, and loss of the ability to chew or speak without pain. Common symptoms of a sprain may be: Jaw pain or tenderness Popping or inability to open the mouth

You woke up and you couldn't open your mouth much. You bit down on some food or day old pizza crust and now your jaw hurts and you can't close your mouth comfortably. You had a recent surgery to your joint or your face and chewing is painful. Had a recent dental procedure and your mouth is so sore. Eating is so much more than just nutrition. Eating is a social activity. Eating around the table or with family is where we share our stories, share our days, validate feelings, an