Osteoporosis Symptoms
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Category : Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Orthopedic & Neurosurgery for Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the space where the spinal cord passes through the vertebrae becomes narrow and presses on the spinal cord or spinal nerves. Conservative treatments, such as medication and physical therapy, can relieve the symptoms of most spinal stenosis. However, if surgery
Definition of Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat painful, progressive vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). VCFs occur when the body of a vertebra collapses due to a fracture in it.
Everything You Need to Know About Shoulder and Elbow Pain
The biceps tendon connects the biceps muscle to the bone both at the elbow and the shoulder. Either the proximal end (at the shoulder) or the distal end (at the elbow) may rupture. Treatment of a biceps tendon rupture may consist of surgical repair.
Causes of Burning Legs and Joint Pain
Burning legs and joint pain are common complaints especially among the elderly, diabetics and gout patients. But some conditions can cause burning legs and joint pain at any age. There are various causes for burning legs and joint pain, and several ways to alleviate the problems.
Causes of Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin of the foot. Approximately 90 per cent of fungal skin infections are caused by 'dermatophytes', which are parasitic fungi affecting the skin, hair, or nails.
Rehabilitation Exercises for Elbow Pain
Elbow pain starts out as soreness or a dull ache along the outside of the elbow joint. Eventually pain radiates down the forearm muscle to the wrist. This is the body's signal saying "stop" to whatever activity caused the pain. Rest, ice and heat treatment is the normal starting point for rehabilita
How to Get Rid of Foot Pain Before Calling Your Doctor
You are sick and tired of dealing with it. You can't enjoy your favorite shoes or even walk around the mall without grimacing in pain. You need relief now.
How to Relieve a Pulled Muscle
A pulled muscle, also known as a torn muscle or muscle strain, occurs when muscle fibers are torn. Pulled muscles can occur all throughout the body, in virtually any muscle. Thankfully, pulled muscles recover fairly easily. They do need care to ensure a prompt and complete recovery. With a little di
Patient Preferences for Adherence to Treatment for OA
Certain factors can influence a patient's decision to continue osteoarthritis medications. What are they?
Osteoporosis Symptoms
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Serotonin May Be a Key to Treat Osteoporosis
An experimental oral drug that targets the hormone serotonin in the gut successfully reversed bone loss and built new bone in mice.
Homeopathic Medicine for Gout
Homeopathic medicine for gout should not be mistaken for herbal remedies for gout. Homeopathic medicine treats the different symptoms of gout and giving the body a chance to heal itself. Your choice of homeopathic medicine for gout will depend greatly on the symptoms accompanying this disorder. Gout
Physical Activity and Health-Related QoL in Low Back Pain
What are the associations between physical activity and health-related quality of life in patients suffering from chronic low back pain? This study explores the connections.
A General Stiffening Motor Control Pattern in Neck Pain
How do neck motor control patterns differ in those with neck pain compared with healthy individuals?
Home Remedies for Swelling Feet - That Can Provide You Relief!
Swelling feet is a very irritating and unbearable condition. There can be many causes. The swelling feet need immediate attention as it may hinder you from performing your daily chores. It is extremely essential to get respite from this foot pain. There are many home remedies available for curing sw
The Reliability of Cervical Muscle Performance Tests
How reliable are these tests in assessing neck muscle performance?
Dry Cracked Feet - What Causes This and How Best to Treat It
As any sufferer will tell you, having dry cracked feet can be extremely painful and cause much distress. It is therefore extremely important to know how best to recognize the cause, symptoms and treatment options available for dry, cracked feet.
What Are Adidas Ankle Bands For?
Adidas was founded in the 1920's with three guiding principles that focused on maximizing the utility of the sport shoe, protecting the athlete from injury and manufacturing durable products. Adidas ankle bands offer ankle support for athletes in order to prevent injury.