Tips on Healing From Bunion Surgery
A bunion, a growth of bone and soft tissue on the joint of your big toe, develops from a condition called hallux valgus, in which the bone turns outwards, forcing the big toe into the second toe.
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Joint health strategies prioritize the management of inflammatory arthritis, rehabilitation for MCL injuries, and reducing peripheral edema through nutrition.
Joint Health
Tendinitis
Gout
Knee Pain
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Knee Injuries
Swollen Joints
Foot Health
Arthritis
Hip Replacement
Achilles Tendon Information
Meniscus Tears
Knee Replacement
Ligament Tear
Edema
Trigger Finger
Muscle Spasms
Tennis Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Bunions
ACL Injuries
Bursitis
MCL
Stiff Joints
What Is the Purpose of Codman Pendulum Exercises?
Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body. Although it is a ball and socket joint, the socket is very shallow, allowing the ball to rotate through almost a 360 degree range. Because it is so mobile, the shoulder is also vulnerable to injury.
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Stiff Finger Joints in the Morning
Discover the underlying infections that cause joint pain, including septic arthritis and viral arthritis. Learn how to treat stiff fingers and prevent joint stiffness.
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Does Sodium and Potassium Imbalance Lead to Swollen Ankles?
Sodium and potassium are minerals that work together to regulate the transport of nutrients into the body’s cells and remove waste from the inside of a cell. Any imbalance between these two electrolytes leads to excess fluid entering the cells, which causes the tissues to swell.
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Herbs That Shrink Bunions
A bunion is a deformity that most often occurs at the base of your big toe, causing swelling, pain and difficulty in walking. Poorly fitted shoes, injury and even genetics play a role in whether you will develop bunions, reports MayoClinic.com. In some cases, bunions arise as a symptom of arthritis.
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Black Tea & Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis resulting from excessive buildup of uric acid in your body. The salt, called irate, from excess uric acid causes crystals to form in your joints, leading to pain and inflammation. An affected joint usually becomes shiny, swollen and stiff, and it can be red or purple in color.
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Knee Pain From Tennis
When you're all caught up in your tennis match, nothing else matters but the thrill of competition. When you race across your end of the court to thwack the ball over the net, all you're interested in is the look on your opponent's face when you score a point. What you don't notice until after the game is knee pain.
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Abdominal Muscle Spasms After Sit-ups
Feeling a muscle spasm in your abdomen can be a mildly annoying experience or a downright painful one. In many cases, abdominal muscle spasms can be prevented by making changes in your eating and drinking habits, as well as your exercise. If the cramps continue despite taking preventive measures, consult a doctor.
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Vitamin B12 as a Cause of Gout
While a number of things increase your risk for gout, you do not need to throw out your vitamin B-12 supplement.
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Stretching & Contraindications for Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement is one of the most common surgical procedures performed. According to the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, 193,000 procedures are done annually. The primary goal of the surgery is to decrease or eliminate pain so that you can get on with living your life.
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The Importance of Arch Support
The arch is perhaps the most important structural feature of our feet, which bear 200,000 to 300,000 lbs. of stress each mile we walk. Arches absorb the brunt of the pressure our bodies thrust upon our feet with each stride. Arch height may vary significantly from person to person.
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Locations of Reflex Points on the Body
When a doctor tests your reflexes, she looks not only for movement of the stimulated muscle but also for speed and briskness of reaction. Slow or diminished reflexes can indicate a localized problem or a remote disease affecting neural function, likely near the spine.
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Calcium Deposit Symptoms
The National Library of Medicine reports that 99 percent of the calcium that is taken into the body is deposited into the teeth and bones and the calcium left over is absorbed into the bloodstream. However, sometimes calcium deposits are unabsorbed and as a result are deposited into the soft tissues.
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Signs of a Torn Ligament in the Calf
The calf is the muscle component in the back of a person’s lower leg. It is comprised of two muscles: gastrocnemius (main part) and the soleus. When a person says, “I tore a ligament in my calf,” he really means that he tore his Achilles tendon, as this is the primary ligament that controls the calf.
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Cinnamon & Honey for Arthritis Pains
The use of common kitchen spices such as honey and cinnamon for medicinal purposes is known as complementary or alternative medicine, and it is gaining popularity in the United States.
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Does a Lack of Protein Cause Leg Edema?
Many people experience edema from time to time. This temporary swelling usually occurs in the lower legs, ankles and feet. Inactivity and an unhealthy diet can lead to this type of swelling, although medical conditions may increase your risk of edema.
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Mallet Finger Exercises
Your hands are constantly exposed during daily activities, making your fingers prone to injury. Mallet finger occurs when the tendon that straightens the last joint of your finger is torn.
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Causes of Tingling in the Hands and Feet
There are numerous causes of hand and foot tingling, and tingling in the extremities is often accompanied by numbness. According to the U.S.
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Causes of Pain in the Big Toe and Ball of the Foot
The average adult takes about 9,000 steps per day. With each step, as the foot rolls forward, body weight shifts onto the ball of the foot as the toes extend in preparation for push-off. In most people, the big toe bears the bulk of the load during push-off.
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Ways to Stay in Shape With a Torn ACL
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the four main ligaments that support the knee. The ACL crosses the front of the knee diagonally, and provides support during rotation as well as keeping the tibia from sliding in front of the femur.
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