Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the sole of the foot, commonly in the heel. Those with the condition dislike pressure placed on this area. With the correct management, plantar fasciitis will resolve with conservative treatment The plantar fascia is the thickened tissue on the sole of your foot. It pads the foot as…
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Arthritis
A tailored arthritis exercise program can help relieve pain and fatigue and preserve joint structure and function. The stiffness, pain, and swelling associated with arthritis can severely reduce the range of motion of joints (the distance joints can move in certain directions). Avoiding physical activity because of pain or discomfort also can lead to significant…
What Is a Herniated Disk?
The bones of your spine, called vertebrae, are separated by rubbery disks. If one of them tears, you have a “ruptured” disk. When the jelly-like substance inside leaks and pushes on a nearby nerve, it’s called a “herniated” disk. What Causes It?It’s often hard to know exactly what makes a disk break open. It could…
Acupuncture
Acupuncture all in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle can be of huge benefit to a person suffering from any type of pain be it chronic or acute. Acupuncture has been used for centuries, and it works to help alleviate pain, discomfort, illnesses, immune systems and much much more. Acupuncture is not just a system for inserting very…
Acute lower back pain
The majority of us will experience an acute episode of lower back pain in our lifetimes. There can be various triggers for the pain, some known, some unknown. Perhaps you recently took a long car journey, or re-arrange the lounge or kitchen. Maybe you decided you wanted to get fit again and hit the gym…
Acute versus chronic pain
Acute vs Chronic Pain It can be difficult living with a long-term pain condition. In addition to dealing with the pain itself, there can also sometimes be frustration with a lack of clear and concise information regarding diagnosis and treatment. People often find it helpful to understand a little more about chronic pain. Here, we…
Understanding Fall
There are many reasons why people fall There are many reasons why people fall. This article is designed to give you a better understanding of these reasons. But remember, just because you are reading this, doesn’t mean all of these reasons apply to you. It might not even mean that you have had a fall.…