Skeletal and muscular health management involves nutritional support for bone density, targeted stretching, and structured rehabilitation protocols for injuries.
Broken toes are common injuries for soccer players, who consistently put excessive strain on their feet. Although fractured toes usually heal well, they must be treated properly. If done so, soccer players can usually return to play within two to six weeks.
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A sports hernia is caused by the weakening of the muscles or tendon in the lower abdominal wall. When these weakened muscles are overexerted or overused, a muscle tear occurs inside the groin and in the oblique abdominal muscles.
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The spine is the part of your body most affected by the force of gravity. Due to gravity pulling down on the spine, the disks that rest between your spinal vertebra are at risk for compression.
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Bone stimulators are essentially tools that aid in healing and recovery. They emit a series of electrical impulses or ultrasound waves that create pressure on the tissue of the bone. This pressure stimulates bone-forming cells to create and mineralize new bone through the process of remodeling.
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A herniated disc can be excruciating. A herniated disc, often called a slipped or bulging disc, is the bulging or rupture of an intervertebral disc in your spine. Once it bulges or ruptures, it presses on your spinal nerves, causing great pain, usually in the lower back, but sometimes in the upper back, neck or legs.
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Experiencing chills in a warm environment is a result of the muscles quickly contracting and relaxing in an attempt to increase the body’s temperature. Chills often accompany or preclude fever but may also be symptomatic of nonfever-related conditions.
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A torn gastrocnemius muscle is a severe injury to the back of the calf area of the leg. During a muscle strain, the muscle tissue fibers disengage and separate slightly. An excessive strain can tear this tissue so that any strength imparted by cohesion of the muscle fibers is lost.
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Back pain is a common and pervasive problem for many Americans. The American Chiropractic Association says that back pain is the second most common reason for a visit to the doctor. Pain can extend from the lumbar spine to the pelvis and into the tailbone.
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Exercise-related muscle shakiness can happen to anyone, no matter your fitness level, age or gender. It can be caused by a variety of factors and poor choices.
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Aching muscles can occur for a variety of reasons ranging from overexercising, the flu, food allergies and just plain being overtired. Consuming vitamins regularly that can prevent your muscles from aching and taking homeopathic remedies to relieve soreness may enable you to recover quickly from what ails you.
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Avulsion fractures occurs when a ligament or tendon attached to a bone partially detaches, taking a bone fragment with it. These fractures usually happen due to a forceful muscle contraction. In children, avulsion fractures are common in areas of the bone made up of cartilage.
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Bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage make up the skeletal system. The primary function of the skeletal system is providing support for the body to maintain posture and movement. The skeletal system protects the internal organs such as the brain and heart.
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Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into different areas of the body known as acupuncture points. While the practice of acupuncture itself is reported to be thousands of years old, its use in the United States is still relatively new.
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Your muscles are strong, tough fibers. However, frequent use, strain and pressure can stretch your muscles too far, resulting in an overuse injury. This injury type is most common in your back and in the muscles in the back of your legs, which are subject to pressure while you exercise.
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Think of a bone in your body like a wooden stick -- the larger and denser the stick, the harder it is to break. As you age, however, the hormones that signal your body to build bone start to diminish in production, which can make your bones less dense and more injury-prone.
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A disc herniation, defined as a rupture of the outer portion of one or more of your intervertebral discs, is a relatively common health complaint among Americans. Spinal disc herniations, notes MayoClinic.
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In our culture, sleep deprivation in the name of accomplishment has become a badge of honor, letting the world know that you are going the extra mile to succeed and provide for your family. But the health repercussions of inadequate sleep may eventually net you diminishing returns.
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Bone spurs, or osteophytes, can protrude from the bones of the vertebral column and cause unpleasant symptoms. Others are less problematic.
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Bone tissue is constantly being remodeled and repaired by the body. Various disorders can damage bones and result in bone lesions. Symptoms include bone pain or tenderness, and the injury can only be seen using special imaging tests.
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A bruised knee can make exercising uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to keep you sidelined. Athletes, dancers and everyday people exercise with a bruised knee. If your doctor has given you the OK to workout, you can still do your cardio and strength-training exercises.
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