October 30, 2021
Urinary incontinence as broadly defined as “the unintentional loss of urine.” And while this could be because of overactive bladder or an urgency dysfunction, people… well, women… women usually suffer from urinary stressincontinence. This is where basic movements that put even a little strain on […]
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October 10, 2021
Most of us know the two main types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain is short-term (and often more intense) pain usually resulting from an injury or illness. Chronic pain is either long-term or long-term episodic, and can be caused by a number of […]
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September 20, 2021
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a pretty common condition caused by repetitive movements that aggravate the main nerve that runs through your wrist – the median nerve. The anatomy of this condition is closely related to several other conditions that affect the soft tissue in and […]
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September 10, 2021
The human brain is a mysterious thing. Entire fields of medicine, like neurology and psychology, are dedicated to trying to figure it out. Why do we feel the way we feel? Why do some people see and hear things others don’t? Why do some of […]
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August 20, 2021
Your sciatic nerve is one of the largest nerves in the body. It starts in your lower back and runs all the way down to the foot; it’s a main component of lower body movement. So when it’s compressed or pinched, the pain or symptoms […]
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July 10, 2021
In our stressful world, headaches are a common condition. If you get them often, they can be quite the nuisance, even debilitating. It can be difficult to function or even enjoy life. There are several types of headaches, and they can range in severity. Tension […]
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June 10, 2021
Do you suffer from fibromyalgia and experience pain in your hips? Join the club! Unfortunately, hip flexor issues are a fairly common problem with people with fibromyalgia. The good news is there are things you can do to find relief, improve your mobility, and continue […]
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May 20, 2021
Could an active enzyme in fruit fly larvae play a critical role in stem cell research? A new study has revealed some surprisingly encouraging results. Singapore researchers found that an enzyme in fruit fly larvae plays a key function in triggering brain stem cells from […]
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May 10, 2021
Urinary incontinence is a lack of bladder control. Women are affected by two different types of urinary stress incontinence — stress incontinence and urge incontinence, also called overactive bladder. Women are twice as affected by the condition as men. Risks of the condition increase in […]
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April 20, 2021
People with fibromyalgia face a frustrating conundrum: Exercising can significantly improve their pain management and lessen their symptoms yet the pain of the illness makes exercise difficult if not exacerbating. Even simple stretches can seem to set your limbs on fire. But regular exercise helps […]
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February 20, 2021
Every case of back pain is unique — but ignoring serious back pain will only make it worse. How can you tell if your back pain is serious? Can you tough through it or do you need a doctor? The answer depends not only on […]
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January 30, 2021
Does your hand ever feel like it’s going to sleep? Do you feel a numb tingling and aching pain? You may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s a common condition caused by repetitive movement such as working on a computer or playing an instrument. […]
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December 30, 2020
Located in the buttocks, your piriformis is the muscle responsible for rotating the leg and stabilizing lower body movement, enabling you to walk and shift weight. Your sciatic nerve is a thick and long nerve located near the piriformis muscle that goes down the back […]
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December 10, 2020
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), commonly known as Musician’s Injury, is a group of disorders that occur when there is compression, injury, or irritation of the nerves and/or blood vessels (arteries and veins) in the lower neck and upper chest area, as these leave the chest […]
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November 30, 2020
Back pain is common yet potentially debilitating. In fact, back pain causes more disability globally than any other condition, according to a 2010 study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Roughly 8 out of 10 adults experience some form of back pain during […]
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November 10, 2020
De Quervain’s syndrome is the inflammation of the tendons that run between the wrist and the thumb. It’s a common musician injury, and also affects people who work with computers or do repetitive motions with their wrists and hands. You may feel pain when moving […]
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