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What Is Rheumatoid Fibromyalgia?
Rheumatoid fibromyalgia is a condition that causes severe pain to spread through the body. This condition is chronic and also results in increased sensitivity to pressure that is applied to the afflicted areas.
Adverse Events After Manual Therapy for Neck, Back Pain
A new study takes a look at the occurrence of adverse events after manual treatment for neck or back pain. Which are the most common?
Development of the Young Spine Questionnaire
This study describes the development and validity of the Young Spine Questionnaire to assess spinal pain in children.
Help for a Bulging Disc in the Neck Caused by Arthritic Spurs
A bulging neck disc occurs when the cushions separating your spinal joints bulge due to old age, injury and sometimes even arthritic neck spurs. Arthritic neck spurs are an enlargement of your normal bone structure formed over time due to muscle spasms or the inability of your muscles, tendons and l
Home Recovery From Rotator Cuff Repair
Most people go home the same day they have their rotator cuff repaired. Full recovery from rotator cuff repair takes about four to six months. Patients who have rotator cuff repairs take with them a list of dos and don'ts when they are discharged from the hospital.
Types of Knee Surgery
Knee joints play an important part in daily activity. When a knee quits working properly, it affects mobility and often leads to pain. Surgeons perform thousands of knee operations each year to repair such damage.
Lumbar Disc Protrusion Cures
A lumbar disc protrusion can cause discomfort that can reach from the low back to the toes. Lumbar discs provide cushioning between the vertebrae in the back. These discs have a soft center with a tough exterior. When a protrusion occurs, some of the center has pushed through the exterior. If the pr
Common Knee Problems
The human knee is a joint where the bones of the lower leg and upper leg meet. It is almost like a flexible hinge that has to support the weight of the body during movement. The knee is subject to many problems; some of which can cause great pain and difficulty in walking, running and even standing.
Do You Have Iliotibial Band Syndrome?
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a common overuse injury seen in many sports, especially in those involving running.
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radial tunnel syndrome is a condition of compression of a branch of the radial nerve in the forearm. With radial tunnel syndrome patients complain of pain and numbness of the forearm and hand. The symptoms of radial tunnel syndrome closely resemble tennis elbow.
Fixation vs Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Compression Fractures
This study compares short-segment fixation with percutaneous kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures. Which is the superior approach?
Lumbar Spinal Fusion Complications
The lumbar spine is the area of the spine located in the lower back. A lumbar spinal fusion surgery is performed to alleviate pain, weakness, tingling and numbness. This type of spinal surgery may also be performed to prevent or stop abnormal spinal movements and to restore normal nerve function. A
About Macular Degenerative Disease
Macular degenerative disease, also known as macular degeneration, is a disease of the eye causing vision loss. There are two types of macular degeneration, wet and dry, but both types cause degeneration of the macula, the center portion of the retina. This disease primarily affects people over the a
The Major Characteristics of Epithelia Tissue
The whole surface of the body is covered by epithelial tissue, which is made up of closely packed cell layers. The layers are so closely packed that there are virtually no intercellular spaces and minimal intercellular substances. The epithelial tissue is specialized to the lining of both internal a
Treatment for Diastasis Recti
Diastasis recti, also known as "mommy belly," is a common medical condition in which the tissues of the abdomen, particularly the abdominal muscles, are stretched apart and separate. It occurs most often as a result of pregnancy. This condition does not need to be permanent, as it can be treated.
Cell Tech FAQ
People are constantly looking for an edge in the gym to improve their performance, lift heavier weights and ultimately improve their body. A lot of companies selling supplements claim to be able to help you with this by adding pounds of muscle and skyrocketing your strength. But most of their ingred
Bone Quality in the Metacarpal Head, Shaft and Distal Radius
Learn more on the potential role emerging CT technology can play in evaluating bone changes at these three commonly affected sites in rheumatoid arthritis.
Muscle Massage for Posterior Shoulder Tightness
How effective is massage treatment for patients with posterior shoulder tightness?
Get a New Career in Foot Care - Part 2 - Will I Get Enough Clients?
One of the questions I get asked is, "If I train in foot care, can I get enough clients?" The good news is the answer is a resounding "Yes!" Read on to find out more...