Causes of Shoulder Pain When Throwing
You’ve just had a big game, and you feel a sharp pain in your shoulder. Or, maybe you’ve been dealing with this pain throughout the season, and you’re not sure what’s causing it. Throwing is a common activity in many sports. It’s something that most athletes do without giving it much thought, but it can […]
How is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treated?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in your wrist. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can include numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb area of one or both of your hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to weakness and an inability to perform […]
How to Optimize Your Workstation to Prevent Pain
In the workplace, how you set up your workstations is essential. Whether you work in a traditional office or you’ve taken advantage of the work-from-home era, sitting at a desk all day can lead to health complications like back pain and carpal tunnel. Therefore, your workstation should be ergonomic so that there is little to […]
Carpal Tunnel Pain at Work
Whether you are a secretary, a baker, or a graphic designer, carpal tunnel syndrome can get in the way of your workweek and make it hard to focus. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help prevent and relieve carpal tunnel symptoms while at work. What Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain? Carpal tunnel pain […]
Diet to Fight Joint Pain
Affecting people of all ages, genders, and nationalities, joint pain can significantly impact your daily quality of life. Fighting joint pain can be a multi-faceted effort, requiring adequate exercise, consistent stretching, and even a modified diet. Diet can actually play an integral role in helping alleviate inflammation and stiffness in the joints. Anti-Inflammatory Diet Here […]
What is Proper Running Form?
We all know how important it is to practice good form when weight training in the gym, but did you know that proper running form is just as important? If your running form is anything but perfect, then you are limiting your performance. Having proper running form will allow for a stronger stride, proper breathing […]
October: National Physical Therapy Month
October is National Physical Therapy Month, a month dedicated to recognizing physical therapists for their efforts and raising awareness of the benefits of physical therapy (PT) . At Comprehensive Medical Care, we provide customized PT programs that help patients return to their prior level of functioning, with the ultimate goal of improving overall health and […]
Most Common Causes of Elbow Pain
Elbow pain can cause acute or chronic pain commonly accompanied by numbness/tingling and burning sensations. While soreness or temporary discomfort are common feelings that occur with elbow pain, chronic, sharp elbow pain should never be ignored. Below, we have listed some of the most common causes of elbow pain. Fractures and Sprains Elbow fractures often […]
September: Pain Awareness Month at CCMC
September is Pain Awareness Month, established by the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) to raise awareness among the healthcare community, policymakers, and the public about pain management and chronic pain issues. The initiative is also aimed to facilitate peer support and education for individuals who are affected with chronic pain so that their quality of […]
4 Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy, utilized for thousands of years in both Eastern and Western cultures, was one of the earliest tools that humans used to relieve pain. Centuries later, massage therapy still holds a myriad of benefits. Improves Mental Health Though often thought of for its physical benefits, there are many mental health advantages of massage therapy […]
