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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Cause of Pain in the Left Arm
Heart AttackPain in the left arm and not the right is considered a classic sign of a heart attack. If this is the cause of the arm pain, the pain may radiate or be perceived as a strong tingling sensation, or it can feel like a muscle cramp. This is probably the most serious diagnosis...
What Are the Causes of Aches & Pains?
The human body often communicates through signals called aches and pains. It uses signals to warn of existing problems or possible problems about to occur. Causes of aches and pains are virtually endless, occurring anywhere in the human body. Unexplainable aches and pains that continue longer than t
11 Causes of Hip Pain in Athletes
Hip pain is a relatively uncommon problem in athletes, but it can be a significant problem when an athlete sustains a hip injury. Treatment of hip problems is important, but an accurate diagnosis is essential to have treatment of hip pain be effective.
What are the Symptoms of Gout in the Feet?
Gout is a form of arthritis you may develop as a result of too much uric acid in your blood and can affect any joints in your body, especially those in your legs and feet. Unlike chronic forms of arthritis that cause persistent pain, gout often occurs as intermittent flare ups that can be triggered
How to Stop Water Retention After Taking Chantix
Quitting smoking is a life and health altering event that requires concentration and dedication to complete. The medication Chantix was developed to help people lose their craving for cigarettes by targeting the nicotine receptors in the brain and making the smoking of a cigarette not as satisfying.
Sacroiliac Joint Pain Remedy
Sacroiliac joint pain or dysfunction occurs where sacrum vertebrae (lower back) attach to the acetabulum of the illium (hip) bone. Because of the complex array of muscles, ligaments and nerves in this area, it is often hard to pinpoint the exact cause of pain. Women are more prone to this conditio
So You've Strained Your Groin...
A groin pull is a sports injury that is due to a strain of the muscles of the inner thigh. Proper treatment can help speed your return from this pulled muscle.
Donovan McNabb - Sports Hernia
Donovan McNabb is a professional football player for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was injured in 2005 sustaining a groin injury called a sports hernia. The injury eventually required surgery, forcing him from competition for some of the 2005 season.
Nerve Conditions and Foot Pain
This article discusses a selection of the most common causes of foot pain in relation to nerve problems. It lists four of the most common triggers of nerve related foot pain, while at the same time advising that all such symptoms should be investigated by a trained medical professional.
How to Lift Weights With a Herniated Disc
A herniated disk is a condition that can irritate nerves and cause sharp pain, weakness or numbness in your back, legs or arms. According to the Mayo Clinic, "When a herniated disk occurs, a small portion of the nucleus pushes out through a tear in the annulus into the spinal canal." Lifting weights
Children Flat Feet Insoles - Comfort and Health
Are you looking for ways to be protecting your children when they are out there playing or walking around? Then what you need are Arch Angels Insoles.
The History of Lifeguarding
Lifeguards starting setting up on beaches as soon as swimming became a recreational sport in the early 1800s. Cases of drowning swept the U.S. and other parts of the world, and lifeguards--first commissioned by the police or national guard services--began protecting swimmers who struggled in the wat
Detecting Insomnia in Patients With Low Back Pain
The authors investigate the use of four self-reported sleep questionnaires for detecting insomnia in patients with low back pain. How accurate are they?
Foot Health - Experiencing Foot Pain, Bottom-Of-Foot Pain Or Toenail Fungus?
Foot health is a topic that many people try to avoid. If you are experiencing foot pain, bottom-of-foot pain or toenail fungus, then you have come to the right place. Read this exclusive article for more information around these topics.
How to Evaluate the Skeletal System as It Relates to Other Bodily Systems
Your skeletal system is your body's framework. It is made up of two skeletons (axial and appendicular) and four different types of bones designed for varied uses. It is responsible for protecting internal organs and vulnerable tissues, providing a structure for muscles to attach to, storing importan
Chinese Herbs for Joint & Muscle Pain
Joint and muscle pain can be caused by a number of ailments, from arthritis to vitamin deficiencies. There are many Chinese herbs available that will reduce the pain in muscles and joints, which can be prescribed by a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner for dispelling "wind-dampness" dis
Stability of CPM in Two Musculoskeletal Pain Models
Are shoulder pain intensity and gender factors that can influence conditioned pain modulation stability? This study reports the findings from two different musculoskeletal pain models.
The Mechanical and Inflammatory Low Back Pain (MIL) Index
How effective is this new tool in distinguishing between mechanical and inflammatory low back pain?
Trends in Digital Replantation
What are the newest trends in replantation and revascularization of amputated hands and digits?