Do you have pain or discomfort in your feet or ankles joints? You may have flat feet, a condition that is caused from a collapsed arch. In a normal arch, there’s an upward curve in the middle of your foot which is stabilized by tendons and ligaments in your foot and lower leg. When those […]
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Hip replacement surgery is performed more than 300,000 times a year in the US. This common surgery involves removing damaged cartilage and bone from the hip joint and replacing it with a synthetic implant. The purpose of hip replacement surgery is to help alleviate pain, help your knee joint function better and increase mobility. If
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Have you ever been to New York and been stuck in the Lincoln Tunnel during heavy traffic? Congestion is the name of the game. The same principle can happen with a tunnel in the human wrist, the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is a narrow, fibrous passage in the wrist that protects the median nerve.
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Everyone suffers from occasional pain due to arthritis, back pain or migraines, but if you’ve experienced pain lasting several months or longer, you may be one of the millions of Americans with chronic pain. This is a complex condition whose exact causes and treatments remain difficult to understand and hard to control, despite increasing research.
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Your shoulder joint moves in several directions – forward, backward and downward, which affords you significant ease of movement in this area. But because you’re able to move this joint freely, your shoulder joint is also one of the most frequently dislocated joints in your body. A dislocated shoulder is caused when the top of
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Your knee joints are some of the most important joints in your body. And to keep them in good working order, it’s important to be active. But your knees are also particularly vulnerable to injuries. If you’re experiencing pain in your knees, one of these causes may be to blame: An old knee injury. If
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Warming up is an essential part of any workout routine. It prepares your body for more intense activity and prevents injury by loosening the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints you’ll be using. A good warm up slowly increases your heart rate and circulation, and raises your muscle temperature. It also prepares yourself mentally for what
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With age comes the inevitability of thinning bones. And when your bones lose their density, it increases your risk for injury and osteoporosis. Fortunately, there are ways to combat the thinning of your bones. Bone up on bone health with these five easy tips. Think Calcium – Likely not a surprise, calcium-rich foods are an
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One of the most common injuries is an ankle sprain. When you sprain your ankle, the ligaments that support it stretch or tear, making the ankle unstable and painful. Some people aren’t sure when (or if) their physical activity has caused an ankle sprain or something more serious. Here’s how to tell: Think about the
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Shoulder problems can happen to anyone, whether or not you’re an athlete. Simple activities that require repetitive motion can bring on inflammation and make shoulder movement very painful. Shoulder replacement surgery can help minimize shoulder pain and bring back your range of motion, allowing you to return to your day-to-day activities. To ensure the safest
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