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Tension-Type Headaches

In Headache, Neck Pain by Seth Peterson, Physical Therapist Oro Valley

How Common Are They? Tension-type headaches (TTH) are one of the most common types of headaches, affecting millions of people worldwide. They are characterized by a dull, aching pain on both sides of the head, often described as a tight band around the head. TTH can also be accompanied by muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. Living with tension-type …

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Is This Pain on My Bike Normal?

In Uncategorized by Seth Peterson, Physical Therapist Oro Valley

Is Pain Normal? Is pain normal when it comes to biking?  Is it something we should just expect and “deal with?”  The short answer is no.  There are many adjustable components on your bicycle, and proper positioning of those components can go a long way in eliminating and preventing pain while enjoying cycling.  There are well-researched ideal angles of movement and …

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The New Way to Manage Neck Pain (That Decreases Opioid Prescriptions and Lowers Cost)

In Headache, Neck Pain by Seth Peterson, Physical Therapist Oro Valley

For most of us, it’s not news that our healthcare system doesn’t spend money in the right places.  We spend far more per capita on healthcare than any other country in the world,1and our outcomes–when it comes to the vast majority of orthopedic issues– aren’t any better.    The News For those of you with neck pain, don’t hang your head.  Luckily for …

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Neck Pain: 5 Things to Know

In Headache, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy by Seth Peterson, Physical Therapist Oro Valley

Neck Pain: 5 Things to Know Neck pain is one of the most common things we see in physical therapy, and especially here at The Motive.  Neck pain doesn’t have to be scary or frightening or effect so many aspects of your life, but it often does.  Because we believe knowledge is power, we’ve created a helpful infographic available to …