A broken bone at any age can be a painful experience, but for post-menopausal women and senior men, it may signal more significant bone health issues. New research suggests that when the elderly break bones, even as the result of a fall or other trauma, fragile bones are often to blame and further evaluation of…
Participating in sports and physical activity is an excellent way to maintain a healthy lifestyle, stay in shape, and build resilience. However, sports injuries are a common occurrence, and they can be painful and debilitating. Sprains and strains are two types of injuries that athletes are particularly vulnerable to. In this article, we will explore…
Back pain affects many people worldwide, preventing them from living the active lifestyle they were previously used to, and in some cases, stopping them from working for long periods. Back pain can affect anyone of any age and is caused by any number of things, some preventable, some not. Let’s take a look at the top…
Sciatica, or lumbar radiculopathy, regularly impacts from 10 to 40 percent of the population and can be extremely debilitating. Even though it is a common ailment, there is a great deal of misunderstanding and misconceptions about the condition. Sciatica pain typically radiates from the sciatic nerves to the base of your spine, and can begin…
More than 80 percent of us have experienced lower back pain at some time in our lives. Lower back pain is a sign that you may have strained yourself by lifting or doing an activity incorrectly. If you are an athlete, you are just as likely to experience pain in your lower back. Warm Up…
Adults aged 50 years or older are prone to back aches and pain, especially in the lower part of the back. They may start experiencing soreness in their back and sometimes even abdominal pain as their spines mature. Let’s try to understand the three most common causes of back pain after age 50. Degenerative Discs…
The game of sports is quite an intriguing one. Being a sports superstar in the 21st century is like getting a ticket to fame and influence. The amount of architecture facilitating these champions has become unreal; everything from huge stadiums to new forms of public transportation. Sports have become a way for people to get…
A broken bone at any age can be a painful experience, but for post-menopausal women and senior men, it may signal more significant bone health issues. New research suggests that when the elderly break bones, even as the result of a fall or other trauma, fragile bones are often to blame and further evaluation of…
Technology has brought many wonderful things to our fingertips. However, an undue side effect of all this technology and connectivity is a condition known as tech neck. If you have a stiff neck, experience headaches or feel frequent muscle tension around your neck and shoulders, your technology-using habits are likely a contributing factor. Physical therapy…
Do you suffer from backaches and pains despite your best efforts? If you’re left wondering what else you can do to mitigate back pain, try to stretch your upper back. Many people complain of cramps or dull pain, and simple movements can help ease the burden. What Can Cause Back Pain?? Multiple factors lead to…
If you were to ask someone working at a molecular diagnostic company about the worst kind of injuries for an athlete, they are likely to tell you that back injuries are the worst of their kind. It is safe to say that they would not be wrong. Back injuries are among the most unpleasant injuries…
An estimated 3% of the population experiences some degree of scoliosis. The average person is born with 24 bones in their spine. Those bones do not remain perfectly straight in some people and can misalign into a sideways s-shaped curvature called scoliosis. This condition can be painful and dangerous to internal organs. Scoliosis occurs most…