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Forbes Claims Shoes to Tone Your Legs Are a Waste of Money!
Shoes that promise to tone your legs and lift your butt are the new craze. No time to work out? No problem, just wear some special shoes to help melt the pounds away.
How to Use a Cravate on Shoulder Injury
A cravate is a large triangle of cloth used primarily to splint musculoskeletal injuries. One of its best uses is splinting shoulder injuries by creating a sling to focus the weight of the arm on the neck instead of the shoulder. A second cravate can be used to enhance the splint by creating a swath
Superfeet Insoles - A Variety of Insole Solutions
Insoles are the ultimate solution for foot pain problems. Superfeet insoles and other insole products can benefit our arching feet.
How to Stop Eye Twitching Naturally
It's hard to not notice when you have an eye twitch, and chances are others can notice it, too. Not only does this eyelid muscle spasm look and feel strange, it also becomes distracting as it interrupts your vision. Understanding the causes of an eyelid twitch can help you identify natural ways of r
Who Is at Most Risk for Bone Fractures?
A bone fracture occurs simply when you break a bone. In many cases, the tissue surrounding the break in the bone is also damaged. Anyone can get a bone fracture, but there are certain factors that make some people more susceptible than others.
Five Ways to Relieve Tension
In today's fast-paced environment it is no wonder if you feel all the typical signs of tension as you muscle through the day. Things such as tension headaches, stiff muscles, stomach problems or loss of concentration can make even the smallest task monumental. These feelings of stress are how you pr
Fighting Against Foot Problems
If you have foot problems (toe nail fungus, athlete's foot, plantar warts, etc) - particularly Athlete's Foot - right now and you have been suffering from the pain and the itchiness that you feel around and in between your toes, it is just safe to say that you have not been performing at y
What Is an AC Joint?
The AC joint, also called the acromioclavicular joint, is the point at which the clavicle (collarbone) and scapula (shoulder blade) connect.
Natural Ways to Reduce Fluid Retention
You don't have to reach for a pill to reduce fluid retention. Some of the easiest and most effective ways of banishing the bloat are right in your kitchen. By doing little things to take care of yourself each day, like eating a wholesome diet and drinking plenty of water, you can minimize the possib
What You Need to Know About Finger Arthritis
Arthritis is commonly seen in the joints of the fingers. The knuckle joints of the fingers are frequently affected in patients with osteoarthritis.
Things Not to Do With Scoliosis
A diagnosis of scoliosis, a side-to-side curvature of the spine, does not usually come with a "things not to do" list. There are, however, some activities you may want to avoid doing and some activities that could cause the symptoms or even the curve itself to worsen.
Treatments for Fluid on the Elbow
Swelling, fluid buildup and pain in their elbow is generally due to a condition known as bursitis. There are over 150 bursae (fluid-filled sacs) in the human body, and inflammation can occur in any of these areas. However, once treatment is started most symptoms disappear within a few weeks, althoug
Shoes for Ankles That Roll Inward
Overpronation is the act of rolling the foot inward while running. One way to tell if a runner overpronates is by looking at his trainers, or the shoes that he runs in regularly. If the inside of the shoe is worn, it is likely that he rolls the foot inward. There are shoes that help to correct for t
How to Prevent Blisters On The Feet and Ankles
When we began new projects and activities, it's easier to develop blisters on the ankles and feet. Perhaps are feet are not used to the friction, or perhaps we are not wearing the correct footwear. Follow the steps below to protect the feet and ankles, and avoid getting blisters.
Leg Pain as Predictor of Spinal Surgery Outcome
This study lends quantitative evidence to the idea that patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis improve more with surgical intervention than those with primarily back pain.
Trigger Finger Syndrome
Trigger Finger is a condition that affects the fingers or thumb, causing the affected digit to lock in a bent position, although it may straighten out with a snapping sound and feeling.
What Is Asymmetric Breast Tissue?
A woman is often alarmed upon hearing she has asymmetric breast tissue. The term is the result of medical equipment becoming more sophisticated and distinguishing differences among breasts that may be harmless. It always warrants further investigation, however.
How to Combat a New Mom's Tendinitis
Sometimes called "mother's wrist" or "mommy thumb," de Quervain's tendinitis is caused by repetitive hand or wrist movement, such as lifting your baby. It occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb are swollen, irritated or constricted, causing pain and tenderness along the thumb side of t
Prevent Painful Ingrown Toenails - 4 Essential Tips
Ingrown toenails as anyone unfortunate to suffer from this condition can be extremely painful and debilitating. They are usually caused by ill-fitting shoes, socks or hosiery but other causative factors can include excess weight, poor nail care and fungus. Approximately 10 percent of Americans have