Cranial Neuropathy
There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves. These are located within the cranium or skull. The cranial nerves are those…
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a medical condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system, the central nervous…
Alternative Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that affects the function of the body's nerve signals to the arms…
What are the Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy, the condition caused by nerve damage and characterized by numbness, tingling, pain,…
Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is an ailment that directly affects the nerves, not including the spinal cord or the brain.…
Peripheral Neuropathy Explained
A five-part guide to peripheral neuropathy (damage to the peripheral nerves).
Peripheral neuropathy is a medical…
7 Powerful Turmeric Health Benefits & Side Effects
Turmeric is an ancient root that has been used for centuries for its healing properties. Traditionally, turmeric…
Sit up straight: Best smart posture trainers to save your back
If you're sick of slouching at your desk or at home, correcting yourself can be near impossible. However, there…
Sciatica: When You’re Tingling and Don’t Know Why
Sciatica is pain that originates when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated. Defined as a group of symptoms,…
5 Causes for Shoulder Pain
The shoulders are the most mobile joints in the human body. Since the ball of the upper arm is anatomically larger…
What is the recommended way to choose a mattress for individuals with back pain?
Back Pain Mattress
When choosing a back pain mattress, one size does not fit all in selecting one for those with spine pain. Several other factors…
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Understanding the Long Thoracic Nerve: Function and Injury
Can understanding the anatomy and function of the long thoracic nerve help individuals make informed healthcare decisions after an…
Exploring the Many Uses of Protein Powder for Optimal Health
Can protein powder be used in different ways to effectively support nutrition goals for individuals who aim to build muscle,…
Start Your Day Right with Bed Pilates Exercises
Can Pilates exercise movements be performed in bed for individuals recovering from illness or injury?
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Managing MET Back Pain: Tips and Strategies
Can individuals experiencing back pain from various factors incorporate MET (muscle energy techniques) to restore mobility?…
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A rotator cuff tear is a very common type of injury. In the United States alone, as many as two million people per year seek medical treatment for this frequent injury. The rotator cuff is a term used to identify the tendons and muscles in…
How to Increase Rotator Cuff Circulation
The rotator cuff is the group of small muscles and tendons that move and stabilize your arm within your shallow shoulder socket.
Because the rotator cuff allows a great variety of shoulder motions, injuries can be common. The symptoms…
Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff treatment may include physical therapy, anti-inflammatory pain medications, and cortisone injections.
Rotator cuff tears can also be treated with surgery but relieving the symptoms of this type of injury and stabilizing the…
Causes of Spine & Back Pain after a Car Accident
Car crashes happen all the time, and with car accidents come injuries. One of the most injured areas of the body during a car crash is the spine.
There are various types of injuries an individual can sustain during an automobile accident.…
Can Sciatica Affect Both Legs?
Tingling, burning, excruciating pain. That is how some people describe sciatica. This type of pain is characterized as being caused by a spine related issue.
Sciatica is described as a variety of symptoms experienced anywhere from…
Cauliflower: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts
Often maligned for being bland, cauliflower, when prepared properly, can be flavorful as well as healthful.
According to World's Healthiest Foods, cauliflower is not a well-studied vegetable on its own. However, studies of diets…
The Worst Exercises for the Rotator Cuff
Injuries from exercise can happen instantly or slowly. You don’t have to have a sudden traumatic injury to tear your rotator cuff.
A rotator cuff injury can develop gradually as a result of overuse or wear and tear with age. The rotator…
Rotator cuff tears are a common shoulder injury. Medical diagnosis and treatment can prevent it getting worse and get you back to normal more quickly.
The rotator cuff is a term used to describe the tendons and muscles found in the…
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Rotator Cuff Problems?
Your rotator cuff consists of 4 muscles -- supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis -- and the tendons that attach them to bones in your shoulder.
Rotator cuff problems and its resulting symptoms include tears in…
5 Causes for Ankle and Foot Pain
The foot and ankle are common sites for the development of conditions and injuries, most caused by overuse. Because people use their lower extremities often during daily activities such as standing, walking, running, or jumping, it's not…
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