The lower back is medically described as the lumbar region. This region is made up of 5 lumbar vertebrae (spine bones) and it is stabilized by muscles and ligaments. Sometimes, it could feel tight with some associated symptoms like pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness. What Causes Lower Back Tightness 1. Prolonged Sitting Sitting for long …
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Pain in the inner thigh can be uncomfortable and may even affect your ability to walk properly. It is mostly caused by muscle strain and should get better within a few days. In some cases, other conditions like a hernia, a blood clot or a back or hip problem can lead to inner thigh pain. …
Lower back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading reason for missed work. About 80% of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It can be annoying and can affect your daily activities. However, there are stretches you can do anywhere to help relieve it and prevent …
Extensor Tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendons of the muscles that extend the foot. These muscles are found at the top of the foot. The extensor muscles are very important in helping us walk and because of the work they do, they can become irritated and inflamed. They are also prone to injuries because …
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The heel is very important in standing, walking and running. The major bone in the heel is the calcaneal bone, it is the biggest bone in the foot and plays a major role in walking and weight-bearing. This bone has a protective shock-absorbing fat pad that is found directly under it. A bruised heel occurs …
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Shoulder impingement occurs when the rotator cuff muscles tendons get inflamed or are pressed on by surrounding structures. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that keep the head of your upper arm bone firmly in the shoulder’s socket. The shoulder is a very mobile joint, so an impingement can cause a considerable amount …
A sprained ankle is an injury to the ligaments that stabilize the ankle. These ligaments connect the different bones in the joint to each other. Ankle Sprain Healing Timeline The recovery time of an ankle sprain is dependent on the severity of the injury. Grade 1 Injury In a grade 1 ligament injury, the ligaments …
The acromioclavicular joint, also known as the AC joint, is that bony bump you notice and feel on top of your shoulder. It enables us to raise our arms over our heads. It is formed by 2 bones: the clavicle, which is known as the collar bone and the acromion process which is found on …
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A sprained foot is an injury to any of the ligaments in the foot. These injuries could be an overstretching, a partial or full tear of the ligaments in the foot. What Causes It? Wearing the wrong shoes to carry out activities may sprain ligaments in the foot or weaken the ligaments in the foot. …
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body with a lot of structures around it. It is also the most unstable joint of the body because of its high mobility. What Can Cause Shoulder Popping? 1. Moving Tendons Tendons join muscles to bones. After staying in a position for a long …
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The calf muscles are found at the back of the leg. A pulled calf muscle is when these muscles are pulled beyond their limit leading to a muscle strain. These muscles are responsible for carrying the heel off the floor when we are walking, jumping or running. They also help to propel the body forward …
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Anterolisthesis is a condition that affects the vertebral column. It involves an alteration to the normal alignment of the spinal bones which can be caused by a lot of factors. Anterolisthesis is formed from two words, Ante and listhesis. Ante means “forward or front” while listhesis means “sliding down”. Therefore, anterolisthesis is the forward movement of vertebrae from …
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The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee. It is located at the inner aspect of the knee joint. It attaches the tibia bone (found in your leg) to the femur (thigh bone) and prevents the knee from going inwards. An MCL sprain is an injury to the …
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When there’s a sudden facial deviation to one side, two major things come to mind: a stroke and Bell’s palsy. Bell’s palsy and stroke tend to mimic each other because of some of the presenting signs of these conditions. However, they aren’t the same thing. Knowing how to differentiate them is important because their associated symptoms, treatment, …
The hamstrings are the muscles found at the back of our thighs. They work together with the quadriceps (in front of our thighs) to move us from one point to the other. While the quadriceps straighten the knee joint and flexes the hip, the hamstrings bend the knee and take the entire leg backward. Hamstring …
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The wrist is formed by many bones that are joined together by ligaments. A dislocated wrist means that one or more of the bones that form the wrist joint has been shifted out of place. A tear or injury to ligaments can cause the bones to be out of place. Causes Of Wrist Dislocation 1. …
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The quadriceps muscles are a group of four muscles found in the thigh of our legs. Muscles are joined to the bones by a tough tissue called the tendon. The quadriceps tendon joins the quadriceps muscle to the top of the kneecap. Quadriceps tendonitis is an inflammation of the quadriceps tendon. When the quadriceps contracts, …
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Occasionally we tend to feel pain in our neck and in an attempt to provide some relief, we crack, pop or twist it quickly from side to side. What Causes Cracking Sounds In The Neck? Some things can cause cracking or popping sounds in the neck. Some of them may be due to: 1. Ligaments …
The knee plays a major role in our regular daily activities and is also the largest joint in the body. It is a hinge joint in the body found between the thigh and leg. It is made up of bones, ligaments, and muscles. A sprained knee is when there is an injury to the surrounding …
Knee replacement is a surgical procedure in which the bone surfaces are replaced in order to relieve pain and discomfort at the knee joint. Knee replacement procedures are usually done for patients with severe osteoarthritis or a severe knee injury. People who undergo knee replacement are eager to get back to how they were before. …
Have you ever crossed your leg for so long and suddenly felt tingling sensations in your leg? Or have you sat down on the toilet bowl for so long and felt like your leg was heavy when standing up? If you have, then you compressed your sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest and …
Your knee is the largest joint and one of the most complex joints in your body. It connects your thigh bone and your shin bone together. The knee is vulnerable to injuries like sprains, dislocations, fractures and ligament tears because of its mobility and weight bearing function. Having pain behind your knee can be very …
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The knee is a very unique joint. It serves to bear weight and has many structures within and around it. Knee pain is a common symptom associated with injuries from overuse, sports activities or long-term wear and tear. In this article, we’ll be discussing the causes, treatment, and prevention of inner knee pain. Inner Knee …
Have you ever felt a sharp pain around your shoulder blade, especially after being at a table for a long time or when you wake up? It can be very uncomfortable. Well, this pain is caused by an injury to the muscle called the rhomboid muscle. In this article, we will be discussing what the …
The neck has a lot of functions such as moving the head and helping out with swallowing as we eat. Due to the many functions and movements of the neck, the neck is prone to injuries which can cause pain. In this article, we will be looking at what exactly can cause pain at the …
Have you ever gone to the hospital and needed to take a shot in your arm? The injection could be given at the hand, elbow or your arm close to the shoulder. When given in the hand and elbow, it is given through the veins in these areas but when given in the upper part …
Pain in any part of the body could range from bothersome to excruciating and it makes you wonder why anyone has to experience it. However, it is necessary because it is the body’s way of saying ‘Hey, something’s not right ‘. Lower left back pain means something is wrong in that region. A number of …
Numbness in any part of the body is not a normal sensation, especially if it persists, and may be due to a number of reasons. It is commonly due to a problem affecting a nerve or the collection of nerves supplying an area of the body. Numbness due to nerve affectation is caused by damage, …
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The finger is used for a lot of things. We use them to point, describe things, type on our phones and computers, pick things up and other activities that are included in our day to day activities. This also places the finger in a vulnerable position to be injured. Trigger finger is a condition that …
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