Nerontin for Fibromyalgia Treatment
Neurontin (gabapentin) is a prescription medication used for treatment of seizure disorders and neuropathic pain. It is commonly prescribed for treatment of fibromyalgia.
Category : Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
How to Rehabilitate Shoulder Tendinitis
Shoulder tendinitis occurs in the rotator cuff area near the top of the shoulder. According to the article "Rotator Cuff Injury" by the staff at MayoClinic.com, rotator cuff tendinitis causes inflammation in four muscles and tendons that extend into the shoulder area. Initial treatment usually inclu
Bone Density Scan
The bone density scan helps diagnose osteoporosis and osteopenia by assessing your risk for fractures. WebMD explains.
Bone Health Comparison in Asian Countries Using Calcaneal US
Heel ultrasound assessments offer insight into the bone health status across several Asian countries.
How Therapeutic Shoes Can Change Your Day To Day Living
If you're trying to give your feet a little extra protection then you should look into therapeutic shoes. If you suffer from diabetes or any other foot problems then you will find these shoes to be especially helpful in your day to day living. It's important to take proper care of your fee
Degenerative Intervertebral Disc Disease
If your doctor sees "degenerative changes" on your x-ray or MRI, you may have developed osteoarthritis of the spine, or degenerative intervertebral disk disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, age plays a role in degenerative changes of the spine.
How to Measure and Record Vital Signs During First Aid
Frequent measurement of an injured person's vital signs will help the rescuer assess the injury. Vital signs are an important indicator of how the person is responding to treatment. Check and record these early in your treatment, and recheck them often.
What Is Metabolic Bone Disease?
Metabolic bone disease is usually caused by certain nutritional imbalances in the body, mostly from calcium deficiency. This illness can be found in humans as well as animals, such as reptiles.
Shoulder Surgery Exercise
Injuries to the shoulder can require surgery to repair the rotator cuff. Sufficient time is needed to heal from the surgery as well as rehabilitate the shoulder and restore its range of motion through exercise. All exercise programs must be done under a doctor's direction, so that the shoulder is ex
Information on Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones weak, brittle and easily breakable. The first sign you have the disease could be when you break a bone. Something as simple as bending over or coughing could cause a fracture. Osteoporosis is most common in older women.
What Is the Impact of Gout on Joints & Blood?
Gout is a painful condition of the body's joints that usually includes tenderness, swelling and redness. Most often gout occurs in the base of the big toe, but it can occur in any joint in the body.
Health Conditions That Benefit From the Use of Orthotics
Proper fitting shoes and orthotics are very important for the health of the foot. Sometimes pain in the knees, hip joints and ankles is caused by ill fitting shoes. But most of the times, this pain is due to medical conditions.
What Your Doctor Does With His Broken Foot
For 3 years now, I have been playing soccer in a Highland Co-ed Adult league during the summer. The league is designed to help people learn the game of soccer, but also to have lightly competitive games in this great sport. One Saturday (7 August), I was playing in this game and broke my foot.
Can You Reverse Osteoporosis?
WebMD talks to experts about whether it's possible to reverse osteoporosis.
Self-administered Tests for Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
Are self-administered tests an effective means of identifying pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women?
Stem Cell Treatment for Autism
Autism is a complex brain disorder. It can cause communication difficulties, impaired social interactions, and acts of obsessive repetition and routine. Stem cell therapy may be the key to curing autism, according to RegeneCell.com.
How to Stop Muscle Spasms in the Eyelid
Everyone suffers from occasional eyelid spasms from time to time. However, just because eyelid spasms are common doesn't make them any less annoying for a person who is experiencing them. Most eyelid spasms are temporary and will go away on their own. But for those who want to take the matter into t
Quick Recovery of Muscle Tears
Muscle tears can be a painful ordeal and hinder daily activities. Once a muscle has been torn, it is difficult to think about anything other than healing as fast as possible. Several methods can be used alone or in conjunction to heal a torn muscle quickly.
Typical Recovery Time From Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
Acoustic neuroma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor that grows inside the head on the eighth cranial nerve, which extends from your inner ear to your brain. Treatment options include surgery to remove the tumor.
The Impact of Low Back Pain on People's Lives
It is important for clinicians to consider the social factors associated with this condition and the ways it can influence quality of life.