

Sleeping the Wrong Way - Neck Pain
We spend 8 hours per night sleeping in a bed, if we're lucky. Pillows are important in preventing pain. Common Causes of Neck pain 1. Your neck is bent too far for too long in any direction 2. Your pillow is not supporting your neck properly. 3. You head is not supported properly while reading or watching TV in bed. 4. Propping your head up on several pillows. 5. Sleeping on your stomach. Your head will tend to twist unnaturally. The Right Position is considered "neu


TMJ - Three Things You Need to Know
The temporomandibular joint is formed between your skull and your jaw bone. Within the joint, there is a disc made of cartilage that keeps jaw movement smooth. Pain in this area is referred to as TMJ pain. Causes of TMJ Pain? 1. Surrounding muscles are irritated 2. The joint is displaced 3. Arthritis These problems can interrupt the smooth movement of the jaw, causing muscle tenderness, clicking or popping. Things that Increase Your Risk 1. Stress 2. Grinding your teeth 3. Ja


3 Symptoms that suggest You May Have Lower Back Degenerative Disc Disease
It Feels Better When I Rest Most often, positions that relieve pressure on your lower back tend to feel the best. These positions include reclining, lying down and using a pillow under your knees while your sleep. It Hurts More When I Sit The discs in the lower back receive 3 times the pressure when sitting versus standing. Try working at a standing desk to see if it makes a difference for you. It Hurts More When I'm Active Golfing, gardening and other activities that require


Got Pain? Look to the feet.
Delaware Injury Care is excited to announce it is the first in the region to acquire the revolutionary Foot Levelers Kiosk. This game-changing technology is a powerful tool in scanning patients for foot imbalances which can contribute to pain throughout the body. How Does It Work? Highly detailed scans captured at the Kiosk offer an immersive educational and diagnostic experience. They can also be used to build custom made orthotics. Research shows that foot problems can cont