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What is Tech Neck? Tech neck is the neck pain and soreness associated with looking into your smartphones and electronic devices by bending your cervical spine too forward for extended periods. It is a lifestyle condition. The cervical spine is the most mobile part of your spine, and it also bears the weight of the … Continue reading 8 Exercises For Tech Neck
Sever's disease is a condition that causes heel pain in the adolescent age group. It occurs due to overuse; or imbalance between the growth of the heel and the muscles and tendons attached to the heel, the former being fast. As a result, the muscles and tendons (Achilles) overstretch, creating a pull on the growth … Continue reading 10 Facts About Sever’s Disease
Tightness of neck muscles is prevalent, owing to bad posture. It is also one of the significant causes of neck tension, stiffness, and pain in the neck. Prevention of tight neck muscles- Ensure good workstation ergonomics- The laptop screen should be at eye level. Keep your forearms supported while typing.Do not carry heavy purses on … Continue reading Tight Neck Muscles
WHAT IS SCIATICA? Sciatica is the pain along the course of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body. It usually involves one of the sciatic nerves but may affect both. CAUSES OF SCIATICA- Compression of the sciatic nerve due to- Lumbar herniated disc causing pressure on the sciatic nerve root.Lumbar spondylosisLumbar spinal stenosisSpondylolisthesisInjury … Continue reading Sciatica-5 Things You NEED To Know
1.Mixed tension migraine is a combination of migraine and tension headache. 2. In mixed tension migraine, symptoms of tension headache and migraine co-exist. The spectrum of symptoms swings between the two types. 3. Mixed Tension Headache falls under the category of Chronic Daily Headache(CDH). It happens frequently, 15 days or more a month for at … Continue reading 10 Quick Facts About Mixed Tension Migraine
Shoulder pain keeps many people awake at night and makes it difficult for them to sleep. Common causes of shoulder pain at night are- Poor postureShoulder ImpingementTendinitisSubacromial bursitisOverexertion or overtired shoulder due to repetitive use.Arthritis of shoulder joint.Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis. Shoulder pain at night occurs along with the stiffness and restrictions in shoulder … Continue reading Shoulder Pain While Sleeping Explained
Diabetic foot is a chronic and dreaded complication of diabetes mellitus. It occurs secondary to peripheral neuropathy in diabetes or peripheral artery disease. It results in foot infection and ulcers.When peripheral neuropathy occurs, it leads to loss of sensation in the foot. As a result, any micro-trauma can lead to cuts and soreness as the … Continue reading 9 Facts About Diabetic Foot
The foot is a complex weight-bearing structure. It is composed of 26 bones and many muscles. Several ligaments support the foot. Foot pain is quite prevalent and is experienced by many. It can result from various causes. Some of the most common causes of foot pain are- 1. Injuries to the foot include- Fracture of … Continue reading 12 Causes Of Foot Pain
The Cuboid bone is on the lateral side of the foot. Along with the calcaneum(heel bone), it significantly helps with foot mobility. In Cuboid syndrome, the cuboid bone shifts from its original position or is out of alignment. It leads to pain on the lateral side of the foot and difficulty in standing and walking.Cuboid … Continue reading 8 Facts About Cuboid Syndrome
The Hamstring muscle that runs on the back of your thigh helps in knee bending and works closely with the glute muscles to extend the hip. Tight Hamstrings can result from a variety of reasons, ranging from lack of physical activity, genetically or naturally short hams, overworked hamstrings, weak core muscles, weak glutes, weak hamstrings … Continue reading 3 Things You Should Know About Tight Hamstrings
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