Have You Heard of This Kind of POP?

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Have You Heard of This Kind of POP?

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It’s almost spring time, which means the fields and hills will soon be “POP”ping with spring flowers! Let’s talk about another kind of “POP”ping that’s different than blooming flowers. I’m referring to pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Prolapse has a wide range of symptoms but the positive news is the risk factors are known and rehabilitation ... Read more

Sit Up Straight

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How many still hear their mother’s words “sit up straight”? While it might ring bad memories, all mothers had their child’s best interest in mind. Postural problems are increasingly common especially as technology usage increases. We are spending more time sitting in front of a computer or looking down at our phones than ever before. ... Read more

Tennis Elbow

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women elbow pain
Tennis elbow is a common term used to describe lateral epicondylitis, which is inflammation of the tendons near the outside of your elbow that pull your hand up (wrist extension). "Overuse can lead to micro-tears in the tendons, as they originate at the elbow, and also scar tissue, which leads to pain and limited flexibility ... Read more

4 Ways to Reduce Your Lower Back Pain

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Back pain is one of the leading reasons people visit their primary care physician. There are many factors that can cause lower back pain, such as poor body mechanics, core weakness, poor posture, and/or limited flexibility. The good news is your Palomar UC San Diego Health physical therapists are here to help! Overcoming lower back ... Read more

Knee Rehabilitation Process

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Senior woman having knee examination.
Having a major surgery can be scary, but here at Palomar UC San Diego Health, we believe that if you understand the rehabilitation process after surgery, both anxiety and hesitancy going into surgery will significantly decrease.  Let’s walk through the steps involved. Once a knee replacement is done, there are three parts to the rehabilitation process. ... Read more