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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
Lateral foot pain is the pain on the outer side of your foot. It can be acute or chronic and may be accompanied by swelling, tenderness, instability, and difficulty with walking. It can primarily result from the following causative factors- Ankle Sprain or injury to the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle is the most … Continue reading 10 Causes Of Lateral Foot Pain
1.) Metatarsalgia is a condition affecting the metatarsals of the foot. Metatarsals are the bones in the foot, which connect the toes to the rest of the foot. Metatarsalgia affects the head of the metatarsals, called the ball of the foot, which becomes inflamed and painful. The ball of the feet has a significant role … Continue reading 8 Facts About Metatarsalgia
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