Medial epicondylitis, or golfer’s elbow, can be fixed if identified and treated early. Learn about treatment and exercises for golfer’s elbow Medial epicondylitis is a type of tendinitis that affects the elbow joint. The medial epicondyle is a bony bump on the inside of the elbow joint. When the joint is overused or injured, it …
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Myofascial tissue release is a massage therapy technique focused on relieving pain from inflamed trigger points in the body caused by myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain disorder simply means longstanding muscle pain. The soft tissues in the body support muscles and bones. In myofascial pain syndrome, the soft tissue gets inflamed and develops a trigger point, which the ache generally …
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What is torticollis? Torticollis symptoms and signs include a head tilt toward one side and neck pain. Torticollis, commonly known as a wry neck, is an abnormal twisting of the neck toward one side. Congenital torticollis is present from birth, and acquired torticollis can occur at any point later in life. Congenital torticollis is caused when there is an abnormal rotation of the fetus …
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Sickle cell anemia (disease, SCD) facts Sickle cell disease is a hereditary condition that causes red blood cells to be deformed. Sickle cell anemia (SCD) is an inherited disorder of the hemoglobin in the blood. Sickle cell anemia requires the inheritance of two sickle cell genes. Sickle cell trait, which is the inheritance of one sickle gene, almost never causes …
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What is ibuprofen? Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Genpril, Midol) is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. Side effects of NSAIDs include diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, bloating, gas, ringing in the ears, nausea, anxiety, vomiting, fluid retention, swelling and skin peeling and rashes. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Genpril, Midol) is a medication that belongs to …
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Brain surgery refers to various medical procedures Brain surgery refers to various medical procedures that involve repairing structural or functional problems in the brain. Neurosurgeons perform different types of brain surgery for different conditions in the brain. The type of brain surgery performed is based on the area of the brain affected and condition being treated. Invasive brain surgery and …
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Facts you should know about shin splints Shin splints are injuries to the front of the outer leg caused by overuse, and typically happens to runners or aggressive walkers. Shin splint pain can be extreme enough to prevent you from working out. Rest is usually the best treatment for shin splints, and you can also ice the injury and take …
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Oxycodone vs. tramadol: What’s the difference? Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic (opiate) pain medication. It is synthesized from thebaine, a part of the poppy plant. Tramadol is a schedule IV, man-made (synthetic) pain reliever (analgesic). It is not a narcotic medication, and it is not a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). Oxycodone is classified as a Schedule II drug by the …
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Why does my body ache? Body aches can occur for a variety of reasons. You can experience body pain when the weather changes, when you contract a virus, or from exercise and repetitive movement. Body aches are pains that develop throughout your body. This often occurs in your muscles, bones, and joints. Some people experience widespread pain all over the …
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What is tendonitis in the foot? To treat tendonitis in the foot, stop all physical activities. Use the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Tendons are tissue cords in your body that attach muscles to bones. When your tendons become damaged and cause irritation or inflammation, it’s called tendonitis. Tendonitis causes acute pain, swelling, and tenderness in the affected area. …
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