Clogged pores, known clinically as comedones, are an annoying condition for many people, especially teenagers, and can lead to acne. Comedones commonly occur on the nose and chin because the pores in these areas tend to be larger and therefore more easily clogged.
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Running can put a lot of stress on the feet. Over time, all that pounding on the pavement can irritate the bottom of the feet. According to the American Foot and Ankle Society, heel pain is the most common condition of the foot and ankle.
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Adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterized by pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion of a joint. It occurs when the capsule, or the connective tissue surrounding your joint, becomes thick and stiff. Until recently, this condition had only been thought to occur in the shoulder.
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Muscle relaxers are a group of medications that are most commonly prescribed for spasms and pain due to musculoskeletal conditions such as muscle strains, tension headaches, fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome.
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Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions and protects your joints. The olecranon, or elbow, bursa is located over your elbow joint between the bone and skin. Bursitis can occur from trauma to your elbow, infection, prolonged periods of pressure or repetitive activities.
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The pectoralis minor is a small, triangle-shaped muscle located on the outer side of your upper chest. It connects your third, fourth and fifth ribs to the top of your shoulder blade and functions to stabilize the shoulder blade.
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Sore muscles after a workout may indicate that you have exercised your muscles effectively. It is completely normal for your muscles to be sore up to 48 hours after exercise; however, soreness that persists for more than three days may indicate injury to the muscle.
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Loss of muscle, also known as muscle atrophy, is a physical side effect of aging. According to the University of New Mexico, individuals over the age of 30 who do not engage in regular exercise lose 3 percent to 5 percent of muscle mass every 10 years.
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If you have ever experienced muscle spasms in your back, you know it can be a debilitating experience. A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of muscle fibers. Spasms in the back can occur for various reasons, including tight back or hamstring muscles, weak back muscles, weak abdominal muscles or muscle strains.
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Iliopsoas bursitis is a condition in which a fluid filled sac found on the front of your hip, called the iliopsoas bursa, becomes inflamed. Bursae function to cushion and reduce the amount of friction between your bones, muscles and tendons.
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Muscles are susceptible to damage, just like other body tissues. Trauma, infections, certain medications or even strenuous exercise can cause varying degrees of muscle injury. Pain is a common indicator of muscle damage but is generally not useful for establishing the extent of injury.
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