Joint Health Guide: Range of Motion and Chronic Pain Relief

Maintaining a normal range of motion is a key indicator of joint health. Managing chronic pain through anti-inflammatory diets and targeted stretching can help individuals dealing with stiff necks or hypermobility.

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Calcium Deposits in Children

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Judy Bruen

Calcium deposits, also known as calcinosis, are hardened deposits of calcium that are lodged in fatty tissue or muscles. According to the Myositis Foundation, calcium deposits affect 30 percent of children who have juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), a rare condition characterized by muscle weakness and rashes.