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Suffering from chronic pain? Psychology Today writes: Chronic pain is a condition in the nervous system where a light switch got turned on and never got turned off. Patients initially experience pain because of some type of injury that has occurred (i.e. a noxious stimuli). This is natures way of helping us protect ourselves from further injury. The pain typically stops once the noxious stimuli has discontinued and enough time has passed for the injury to heal itself. Chronic pain occurs when patients continue to experience pain even though the noxious stimuli has stopped and the injury has healed with time.

We treat many patients for "frozen shoulder." It's a condition where it hurts to raise your arm over your head. The Washington Post writes: Frozen shoulder is painful, aggravating and inscrutable. Sometimes it occurs after a shoulder injury, but more often, It just happens... If you are suffering from shoulder pain, call us at (212) 777-4374.

We can't tell you how many people suffer from lower back pain. But there is a way to alleviate some of those aches and pains. One of the biggest tips, stretch!

A lot of people were up late last night. Want a restful night of sleep tonight? Here are some tips from Dr. Karena Wu.

Our own Dr. Karena Wu talks to SELF about promoting good posture. Many of us are sitting around more than usual. Check out what Karena says about this.

Here's something we do dozens of times a day without thinking twice. Here are some tips on how to properly stand from a sitting position.

What an inspirational story about a physical therapy student.

Some people recovering from coronavirus are finding themselves in need of physical therapy. If you are recovering and need help with aches and pains, call us at (212) 777-4374.

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Do you have a case of the Mondays? Make sure to get a good night's rest and are prepared to take on Tuesday! #takecareofyourself #selfcare