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Beyond Shoulder Pain: Why Fixing the Root Cause Matters
Beyond Shoulder Pain: Why Fixing the Root Cause Matters When shoulder pain shows up, it can make simple things like reaching into a cupboard, putting on a coat, or lifting a bag feel frustrating and exhausting. Many people assume the problem is only in the sore spot, but often there’s more going on beneath the ... Beyond Shoulder Pain: Why Fixing the Root Cause Matters
Managing Post-Surgical Injuries with Physical Therapy
Managing Post-Surgical Injuries with Physical Therapy Healing Beyond Surgery: Why Recovery Doesn’t End in the Operating Room Surgery is often a crucial step toward healing, but it’s just the beginning of your recovery journey. Many people experience new aches, stiffness, or movement challenges after a procedure—whether it’s joint replacement, spinal surgery, or repair of a ... Managing Post-Surgical Injuries with Physical Therapy
Dr. Sama Farea
Dr. Sama Farea, DC, MBA Born and raised in Buffalo, Dr. Sama earned her undergraduate degree from Buffalo State University before completing her Doctorate in Chiropractic and Master’s in Business Administration at D’Youville University. She is board-certified and provides evidence-based chiropractic care tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr. Sama is skilled in spinal manipulation, flexion-distraction, ... Dr. Sama Farea
Keeping Young Athletes Moving: A Modern Approach to Achilles Tendon Pain
Understanding Achilles Tendon Pain in Youth Sports Achilles tendon problems aren’t just for adults, active kids and teens can develop pain, tightness, or overuse injuries in the back of the ankle, especially if they run, jump, or play high-impact sports. While rest and ice can help in the short term, real recovery is about more ... Keeping Young Athletes Moving: A Modern Approach to Achilles Tendon Pain
Cold Weather Joint Pain: Prevention and Treatment
Why Do Joints Hurt More in Cold Weather? If your knees, hips, or hands seem to ache more when the temperature drops, you’re not alone. Many people notice increased joint pain and stiffness in the fall and winter. While researchers aren’t sure exactly why this happens, it’s believed that colder weather can make muscles tighten, ... Cold Weather Joint Pain: Prevention and Treatment
Importance of Spinal Health for Overall Wellness
Why Your Spine Matters Your spine is more than just a “backbone”—it’s the central support structure for your entire body. It protects your spinal cord, keeps you upright, and allows you to move, bend, and twist. When your spine is healthy, you’re more likely to feel strong, flexible, and energetic. When it’s not, even simple ... Importance of Spinal Health for Overall Wellness
Aqua Therapy for Chronic Pain Management
Understanding Chronic Pain Chronic pain is more than just an ache or soreness that lingers—it’s pain that lasts for weeks, months, or even years. Conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, old injuries, and back or neck problems can all lead to ongoing discomfort that affects your daily life and independence. For many people, chronic pain can make ... Aqua Therapy for Chronic Pain Management
Spinal Health Month: Why a Healthy Spine Matters for Overall Wellness
Why Spinal Health Deserves the Spotlight October is Spinal Health Month—a perfect time to focus on your spine and how it supports your entire well-being. Your spine isn’t just “backbones”—it’s the central support structure for your body, protecting your spinal cord, helping you move, and connecting everything from your head to your toes. When your ... Spinal Health Month: Why a Healthy Spine Matters for Overall Wellness
Tennis Elbow: Not Just for Tennis Players
What Is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that causes pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow. Despite its sporty name, you don’t have to play tennis to develop this problem—anyone who uses their arms and wrists for repetitive tasks can be at risk. This includes people who ... Tennis Elbow: Not Just for Tennis Players