Managing pain involves differentiating between sciatic nerve discomfort and muscular strain while utilizing therapeutic stretches and systemic nutrition.
Sometimes a bump is just a bump, but other times it may be an important medical clue. A bump on a finger joint can sometimes be traced to an old trauma or a recent injury. In other instances, the bump may result when a sac of fluid, or cyst, develops.
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Your lumbar vertebrae is the third section of your spinal vertebrae, located in the lower back. While the lumbar vertebrae are some of the largest vertebra, they are subject to great pressure. Whether due to injury or degeneration over time, lumbar vertebrae can slip out of place, resulting in a lumbar fracture.
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Because of their location in the body, the sartorius and gracilis muscles are particularly vulnerable, not just to trauma but to general wear and tear.
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Your foot and ankle are comprised of many small bones that work together during exercise to help you run, shift your weight and jump. Because exercise places extra pressure on foot and ankle joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons, the feet are subject to injury, swelling and pain.
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Your ribcage consists of 12 ribs, with muscles and tendons between each rib. If you play a contact sport or have experienced trauma to the torso, such as after a car accident, you could be experiencing bruised ribs.
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While you may have heard of tennis elbow, another injury affecting the arm is common: tennis shoulder. If you feel twinges of pain in the shoulder after a tennis session that develops over time, this can be an indicator your tennis shoulder pain is developing into a more serious condition.
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A pinched nerve occurs when soft tissues place pressure on a nerve. Although a pinched nerve can occur anywhere on your body, they are most common in places like the back and wrists. A pinched nerve can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms, including numbness, pain, tingling and muscle weakness.
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