Skeletal and muscular health management involves nutritional support for bone density, targeted stretching, and structured rehabilitation protocols for injuries.
If your ribs hurt while stretching, you’ve likely experienced a recent traumatic blow to the chest or have been lifting more weight than your muscles can handle. Some rib injuries are potentially life-threatening, since the ribs protect vital organs, so always consult with your doctor if you’re feeling rib pain.
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When tendons become tight or inflexible, they can affect your movement, causing discomfort, pain and injury. Every muscle in your body is attached to bone by tendons.
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A broken, or fractured, finger may not seem as serious as a break in one of your bigger bones, but it is essential that you treat the injury properly to prevent range of motion issues in the future.
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The bones of the spine or vertebra are separated in part by structures called discs. These discs are circular with a jelly like center and they help to provide cushioning and allow movement. With age and wear and tear, the discs naturally lose some of their fluid and they begin to shrink.
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Wrist fractures interfere with the ability to work and do normal household activities. A fall onto the hand or a motor vehicle accident can cause a wrist fracture.
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Your thighs are home to three large muscle groups. In the front portion are the quadriceps, four muscles that help to extend and straighten the lower leg. On the back of your thighs are the hamstrings, three muscles that bring the leg backward and help you flex the lower leg toward your buttocks.
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Milk is a major source of many nutrients that support bone health. Although kids are encouraged to drink their milk, adults often pass up milk and consume soda, tea, coffee or juice instead. Adults need milk to reduce their risk of losing bone mass.
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Herniated discs can result in varying amounts of pain and inflammation. While acupuncture can't cure the degenerative disc disease that is often associated with this condition, at the very least, it can help with the associated discomfort that frequently accompanies disc herniations.
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Pain at the back of your ankle and heel during walking may indicate muscle tightness, tendinitis or ankle impingement syndrome. Your pain may be described as achy, sharp or stabbing and can be accompanied with swelling and joint stiffness.
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Your back is especially vulnerable to injury while skateboarding because it absorbs much of the impact during falls and landings, and it is also involved in maintaining balance and twisting motions. Lower back pain can stem from different types of injuries and can be prevented by strengthening exercises and stretching.
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A herniated disc, also called a slipped or bulging disc, occurs when disc material protrudes outside the boundaries of the disc itself. This can produce irritation of the nerves near the disc and cause back pain.
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Boys can grow until age 20 or later. Bones grow out from the ends, known as the growth plates, which are softer than the mature bone. This growth of the long bones in the leg, along with the lengthening of connective tissue, can cause "growing pains."
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Some shoes are designed to look good, while others are designed for foot support and comfort. In addition to affecting your feet, however, footwear also affects the positioning of the rest of your leg and could potentially provoke knee pain.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, your leg can swell for various reasons. For example, swelling in one leg alone may indicate an injury causing inflammation in the inflicted area. However, swelling in both legs may be the sign of a kidney or heart issue contributing to excess fluid in the body.
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For years, static stretching before running was believed to have many benefits, but recent studies have shown otherwise. Pre-run dynamic stretches are actually much more beneficial.
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Seemingly everyone has experienced muscle pain at some point. Many common causes of muscle pain include delayed-onset muscle soreness, a muscle cramp, compartment syndrome and the flu, according to the Mayo Clinic. A tear in the muscle body can also cause significant symptoms.
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A deficiency in vitamin D may bring on symptoms like fatigue, weakness and muscle pain, aches and cramps. Symptoms may abate over time with supplements.
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Lumbar strain is also known as weightlifter’s back because it is a common injury among resistance trainers. While your lumbar or lower spine is able to withstand significant pressure, sudden pushing, pulling or twisting of the spine can lead to strain that affects your back’s muscles and tendons.
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The hip flexor muscles lie under your abdominal muscles. A group of muscles that includes the psoas major and minor, iliacus, sartorius and rectus femoris, the hip flexors connect your thighs to your pelvis. When they contract, these muscles bring your thigh and torso closer together.
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Spina bifida occulta is a physical deformity that occurs as a baby develops in the mother's womb. The bones around the spinal cord fail to develop normally, but the nerves don't generally have any damage.
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