Skeletal and muscular health management involves nutritional support for bone density, targeted stretching, and structured rehabilitation protocols for injuries.
The most common, widespread degenerative bone condition is osteoporosis, which occurs when bones become weak due to low levels of minerals. It is called the βsilentβ disease because no symptoms exist in early stages. This disease affects women four times more often than men.
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Plantar calluses can be painful and unsightly, making daily activities such as walking difficult and uncomfortable. They can occur for many reasons--some which can benefit from the help of a doctor. Therefore, it is important to understand what causes plantar calluses to occur and how they can be remedied.
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Disc herniation in the L5 to S1 area can occur when excessive loads are placed on your vertebrae. It commonly presents as lower back pain with or without pain that radiates down the back of one of your legs.
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For many people, summer days bring memories of barbecues, pools, beaches and lazy afternoons. But during prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather, unfortunate health problems can occur. During heat waves, many people experience excessive water retention, or heat-related edema.
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Scoliosis often creates an S-shaped curve that starts in the thoracic region of the spine. Without treatment, the spinal curves caused by scoliosis may worsen, causing pain, physical disfigurement, breathing difficulty and the need for bracing or surgery.
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A herniated disc is a condition in which a disc between the vertebrae in the spine ruptures and compresses a spinal nerve. It is also commonly referred to as a slipped or ruptured disc.This can cause pain, numbness and tingling in the back or legs, depending on the location of the herniation.
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Hydrocodone is a prescription painkiller from the opiate family. It works by attaching to opiate receptors in the brain, resulting in a decrease in pain perception. Hydrocodone is prescribed to relieve mild to moderate pain associated with conditions including arthritis, back pain and physical injury.
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The hip abductor muscles include the gluteus medius, gluteus minimum, sartorius and tensor fascia latae (TFL) muscles of the buttocks and outer thigh. These muscles move the hip away from you in a sideways direction, which is called hip abduction. When these muscles are tight, it limits your hip mobility.
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Lower back pain can be debilitating not only in the weight room but in your daily life. Walking, standing and even sitting can be made difficult, particularly if you have an office chair with poor lower back support. According to SpineUniverse.
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With every step you take, your knees not only bend and straighten but also bear the weight of your body. The knees usually accomplish these tasks without symptoms, but this is not always the case.
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Knee sprains can occur during sports activities or may result from trauma, such as a fall. Sprains affect the ligaments that hold your bones together. The cartilage that provides padding between the bones in your knee is also sometimes injured.
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When your leg muscles cramp up during the middle of a basketball game, it becomes more than just a minor annoyance. The cramp can actually hinder your team's chance of winning the game.
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Excess fat commonly accumulates on the back and can increase your shirt size, bra size and be an indication of being overweight. Though medical conditions, genetics and medicine can cause weight gain, a lack of physical activity and poor nutrition habits are the most common culprits.
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The idea of placing electrodes on the skin is a scary thought for many people. This form of treatment, called electrical stimulation, is safe and effective but there are some important facts to know before seeking this treatment.
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Since the ribs and rib cage are attached to the spine, dysfunction in the spine can cause symptoms and problems in the ribs. There are 12 pairs of ribs, and the first 10 articulate with both the thoracic spine and the costal cartilage on the front of the rib cage.
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Symptoms of a toddler broken nose may be easy to recognize or difficult without knowing some of the signs to look for. Not knowing what to look for may make it difficult to know if your toddler has broken his or her nose. Not all of the signs are classic, such as bruising around the eyes or nose.
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Your pelvic floor muscles provides support for your visceral organs, which include the urinary bladder and the lower intestines, according to Anthony Carey, owner and co-founder of San Diego physical-therapy practice Function First. They also control your continence and, in women, assist in birth.
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Muscle strains cause tiny tears in your muscle fibers. These injuries typically occur when a muscle is overstretched.
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When you stretch, you take your muscle to the point where you can feel a slight pull and hold this position for a few seconds without pain or discomfort. However, if you stretch your muscles beyond their normal range of motion, you may experience a pulled muscle -- or muscle strain.
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The gluteus medius is an important muscle located in the buttocks that plays a crucial role in the stability as well as leveling of the hips. As a stabilizing muscle, the gluteus medius helps an individual maintain balance during hip abduction as well as internal and external rotation of the hip.
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