Skeletal and muscular health management involves nutritional support for bone density, targeted stretching, and structured rehabilitation protocols for injuries.
The market for carbonated soft drinks, diet and nondiet, was worth nearly $73 billion in the United States in 2008, according to “Beverage Digest.” Many of these beverages contain phosphoric acid, a substance that has a possible link to several health problems.
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Degenerative disc disease (DDD) can be a confusing diagnosis, says Dr. Peter Ullrich, Jr., at Spine-Health.com. Not truly a disease or necessarily progressive in nature, DDD, is a degenerative process that affects the discs between your spinal vertebrae.
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Inversion tables are tools used for inversion therapy. You hang upside down or lie inverted on a table to increase the space between your vertebrae. Theoretically, this reduces the stress on your intervertebral discs, relieving back pain.
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Scoliosis is a physical defect in the spine that causes it to curve from side to side, making it appear like it forms an S- or C-shape rather than a straight line when a person is viewed from behind.
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Muscle scar tissue usually forms after an injury. The scar tissue that forms doesn't function as optimally as the old tissue did, and therefore can cause pain. While muscle scar tissue can be painful, it may not always be apparent while you are exercising, unless the scar tissue is being stretched.
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Bone spurs, or osteophytes, can form in the spine or in any joint. They usually form at the end of the bone. They can exist without causing any symptoms at all. Bone spurs themselves are not painful, but they can rub against or put pressure on surrounding tissue or nerves.
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While many people don’t get enough magnesium in their diet, it’s uncommon to suffer from a true deficiency in magnesium — also known as hypomagnesemia. This isn’t to say that this condition doesn’t occur, but it’s rare.
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Your spinal column consists of bones called vertebrae that protect the bundle of nerves called the spinal cord. Separated by gelatinous cushions called discs, the vertebrae stretch from the cervical or neck region to the base of your spine, called the lumbar area.
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A herniated disk, enlarged facet joint, spinal stenosis or piriformis syndrome can cause sciatica. Sciatica describes the pain caused by a compressed sciatic nerve. Compression of the sciatic nerve may result in a burning, shooting or aching pain in your lower back, legs and hip.
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Muscle cramps are the result of low sodium levels in your body, and several factors can influence the development. The type of fluids you consume prior to and during exercise is important, and heat can also affect your body's internal health.
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When you have trouble feeling areas of your face, it can be scary to know when and if you will get any type of feeling back. Occasional facial numbness is generally not a concern.
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During the first year of life, you need to help your baby's muscles develop so those muscles will be better able to perform tasks as your child ages. Exercises for stretching can be done during play, and are a good way for you to promote muscle development while spending quality time with your infant.
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Musculoskeletal pain is a common ailment. Muscle, shoulder and leg discomfort are associated with a variety of conditions that range from the most benign, such as muscle overuse and inflammation, to morbidities like polymyalgias, systemic lupus erythematous and vascular abnormalities, notes the book, "
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A muscle strain involves a stretching or tearing of muscle fibers. The most common locations for a muscle strain are your lower back and hamstring, which is the muscle in the back of your thigh. Muscle strains do not cause fever.
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Observers and participants alike frequently consume beer during and after sporting events. In fact, beer is sometimes more readily available than water, providing thirsty athletes with a much-desired source of fluids. However, athletes and observers should both exercise discretion when consuming alcoholic beverages.
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Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most commonly occurring nerve entrapment syndrome in the upper body according to Hand Health Resources. Compression of the ulnar nerve in the inside of your elbow causes pain and tenderness at your elbow and numbness and tingling in your little finger and ring finger.
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A broken wrist is a common injury. According to a study published in 2014 by "Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care," up to 20 percent of bone fractures treated in the emergency department affect the radius -- a large bone in the wrist.
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A joint is the connection between two bones. The skeletal system is made of different types of joints, including fibrous, cartilagenous and synovial. A ligament holds fibrous joints together. Cartilage joints are bones held together with a connection of cartilage. A synovial capsule surrounds the synovial joints.
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Leg cramps can intrude on your deep sleep, jolting you out of bed with an intense, sharp pain. When you become dehydrated or have an electrolyte imbalance, your risk of leg cramps increases. Dehydration results from not drinking enough fluid, sweating profusely, working outdoors in the heat and from stomach illnesses.
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Fibromyalgia, or FM, is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by a dull, aching pain throughout the body. According to MayoClinic.com, fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose and is often mistaken for other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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