Browsing Category
Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
How to Do Neck Stretches in Yoga
If you’re a victim of stress, you are probably more than aware that tension has a way of settling in the neck area. There are exercises in yoga, including the neck stretch, that will help ease the tension and tightened muscles. Doing the exercises, along with the deep, rhythmic breathing, whi
Knee Walker as an Alternative to Crutches
An alternative to crutches or a walker is called a knee walker. The knee walker allows the patient to move around quickly without the difficulty of crutches or the hindrance of a walker. The knee walker is a good alternative to crutches when you have to keep weight off your leg.
How to Cure Leg Cramps at Home
Many times when I get home from work I experienced some type of cramps on my legs. It is so annoying and uncomfortable. My husband sees me jumping and walking to see if these cramps go away and he tries to help me. He always make it worst. I did a research about this issue to see if I can help mysel
Screening of the Spine in Adolescents
Are these clinical tests reliable tools for the screening of child and adolescent spines?
What Are Some Foods for Fibromyalgia?
In an article entitled "Fibromyalgia the Diet Connection" that appeared on WebMD, Michael McNett, MD, who directs the Fibromyalgia Treatment Centers of America, says that fibromyalgia is not one specific illness. Rather, "Fibromyalgia is more like a symptom complex, and different people appear to ha
What Are the Causes of Hip Fractures?
A hip fracture is a break in the hip or pelvic bone area. The most common location of hip fracture is in the upper femur, according to PeaceHealth.org. Most people with hip fractures are older than 65, and the complications can be severe. There are several causes of hip fracture, including osteoporo
Bone, Fall Related Risk Factors and Subsequent Fracture Risk
In patients with a recent non-vertebral fracture, certain factors are associated with a higher risk of later fractures. What are they?
Cure for a Peripheral Edema
While there are no definitive cures for peripheral edema, there are a variety of home remedies and herbs that have proven successful in reducing leg, ankle and foot swelling.
Exercise Treatment for Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition in which a nerve or group of nerves in the lower spine become compressed or pinched and then inflamed due to injury or a herniated or slipped disk. The pain can radiate and shoot down the back and leg, typically on one side of the body, though it can strike both in some cases
Therapeutic Exercises After Cervical Fusion
The University of Maryland's Spine Program released a report in 2003 that said most neck pain is due to the wearing down of the intervertebral discs of the cervical spine and the joints between each vertebra. Cervical fusions are when problem-causing vertebrae are taken out and new vertebrae are fus
Signs of a Ruptured Tendon
Tendon ruptures are often associated with weightlifting.Jonathan Kirn/Photodisc/Getty ImagesTendons attach muscles to bones and can rupture due to a variety of reasons. Steroids injected into tendons can cause a rupture. Conditions such as gout, hyperparathyroidism and having type O blood...
Important Ideas On How To Remove Corns
Corns cause discomfort and pain and if they are not removed they could damage your walking style completely. Have you reached a point where you cannot tolerate a callus or a corn? Time has come for you to find out how to remove corns.
Bulged Disk Exercises
Bulging discs can be painful enough to stop people in their tracks, but sufferers can still exercise. While the condition is painful, there are exercises which can help alleviate the pain and actually help heal the weakened disc.
Orthopaedic Surgeons Perceptions on Arthroscopy for Knee OA
A new survey sheds some light on how orthopaedic surgeons view this surgical treatment for knee OA.
Problems with Knee Surgery
Knee surgery is the last step in a process of trying to keep a person's knee healthy and mobile. In many cases, surgeons will try every possible alternative before turning to surgery, but in complex cases or those where trauma has been involved, surgery becomes necessary. While most surgeries are ve
How to Eliminate Calcium Deposits
The collection of calcium deposits in the skin, tendons, along bones or in scars is known as Calcinosis. It can be a painful condition, with many causes, including an underlying medical condition, such as over stimulation of the thyroid, tissue damage or lupus. Proper diagnosis of Calcinosis often r
How to Run With Scoliosis & Spondylosis
Scoliosis is a lateral-curvature deformity of the spine. There are several causes for scoliosis. According to pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Kuivila of the Cleveland Clinic, "Congenital scoliosis is a result of a bone abnormality which is present at birth." Other causes include neuromuscula
When Your Aching Feet Strike, Know How to Counter
Whether it's from a long day of walking or from playing, we all have experienced foot pains at one point in time. That is why it is important to know the many factors that may have caused this pain. Here are some of the commonly known factors of sore foot...
Physical Therapy Techniques for a Bulging Disc
Discs are small, circular gelatinous material that sits between our vertebra cushioning our spine. As we grow older, a portion of the disc, known as the nucleus pulposus, will sometimes bulge out. A good analogy is a hamburger that no longer fits in its bun. Generally, a bulging disc doesn't result
Custom Orthotics For Foot Stabilization
Rather than trying to purchase over the counter inserts that may or may not help, choose custom orthotics and you will feel the difference. They are manufactured using technology that is backed by research to ensure the best fit and support.