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Be more active to reduce back pain
Last updated: 11/25/2020
Regularly engaging in physical activity, from walking to intense exercise, may help to reduce the risk of chronic low back pain by as much as 16 percent, according to a new...
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Balance and Prevent Spinal Fractures
Last updated: 11/25/2020
Falling is a common injury. Whether you’re a wobbly toddler or a middle-aged athlete, just about everyone has experienced the pain of a fall. But, as you age, falling is a more...
Electrical shock therapy for lower back pain as effective as exercise
Last updated: 11/25/2020
Pain of the lower back can limit movement and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. About 31 million Americans today experience lower-back pain at any given time....
What is Hallux Rigidus?
Last updated: 11/25/2020
Hallux rigidus is a foot condition that affects the joint located at the base of the big toe. The disorder causes a variety of symptoms, but it is characterized by the inability...
When to Seek Treatment for Toenail Trauma
Last updated: 11/25/2020
If you stub your toe or drop something heavy on your feet, you may develop a subungual hematoma, which is blood trapped beneath the toenail. This gives the toenail a red,...
High Arched Feet Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Last updated: 11/24/2020
High arches (pes cavus) are the excessive, fixed flexion of the arch of the foot. While weight-bearing stress is typically distributed across the entire foot in people with...
Obese Children at Risk for Spinal Disorders
Last updated: 11/24/2020
When most people think of back pain, they often consider it an adult problem. But a study suggests that children—particularly obese children—are at risk for developing...
What’s causing that back pain?
Last updated: 11/24/2020
Most of us have complained about back pain at some point or the other. Studies indicate that maintaining a bad posture while standing and sitting can lead to pain in the muscles...
Treating The Most Common Type Of Ankle Bursitis
Last updated: 11/24/2020
A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that helps to cushion and lubricate structures so that they can move more easily. You have bursa in a number of different areas of your body,...
The Causes and Treatment Options For Cracked Heels
Last updated: 11/24/2020
Cracked heels, sometimes referred to as heel fissures, are typically thought of as a cosmetic foot problem. However, that’s only partly true. Left untreated, heel fissures can...
