What is tendonitis? Ankle tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon of the ankle due to injury, repetitive movements or other issues. The best treatments for ankle tendonitis are rest, medication, home care, physical therapy and surgery. Tendonitis in the ankle can occur due to an injury, repetitive movements, or underlying issues. Tendonitis causes many people …
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A woman rubs her sore neck due to a pinched nerve.Source: Getty Images What is a pinched nerve? A "pinched nerve" is the name given to the uncomfortable sensation, pain, or numbness caused when increased pressure leads to irritation or damage to a peripheral nerve. (A peripheral nerve is one that is outside the brain and spinal cord.) Although this …
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TMJ refers to the syndrome affecting the temporomandibular joint, where the jaw meets the skull.Source: Getty Images Facts you should know about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint is injured or damaged, it can lead to a localized pain disorder called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome or …
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How do I know if my upper back pain is serious? Back pain may occur if you move, twist or lift something the wrong way. Back pain may be serious if it is severe or if it is accompanied by fever, tingling, numbness, weight loss or other symptoms. If you have upper and middle back pain without any other symptoms, …
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The low back, or lumbar area, serves a number of important functions for the human body.Source: iStock Low back pain facts Functions of the low back, or lumbar area, include structural support, movement, and protection of certain body tissues. Pain in the low back can be a result of conditions affecting the bony lumbar spine, intervertebral discs (discs between the …
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What is tendonitis in the elbow? You can treat tendonitis in the elbow with medications, home remedies, alternative therapies, and surgery. Tendons are the soft tissue that connects your muscles to your bones. They are tough but flexible and can be large or small depending on the area of the body. When tendons become inflamed, irritated, or undergo microscopic tears, …
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What is sciatica? There are some exercises that are known to help alleviate the pain and inflammation associated with sciatica. The sciatic nerve controls the back of your knee and lower leg. It gives sensation to the back of your leg as well. If something presses on this nerve, you may feel pain, tingling, or numbness down one or both …
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Facts you should know about polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) Muscle pain and joint stiffness are symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a disease that causes pain and stiffness in muscles and joints, low-grade fever, and weight loss. Health care professionals diagnose PMR by characteristic common symptoms associated with abnormal blood testing for inflammation. Treatment of PMR involves taking low …
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What is anemia? Eating a better diet can help treat iron-deficiency anemia. Fish, poultry, leafy greens, and legumes are some good foods for anemia. The body requires a certain level of red blood cells so that tissues are getting enough oxygen in circulation. Many people suffer from anemia, a condition in which there is a lack of healthy blood cells …
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What is a strained neck muscle? Treatment for a strained neck muscle usually involves the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), followed up with physical therapy. For serious strained neck muscle, immobilizing the muscle with a cast can be treatment. The muscles in your neck allow you to hold up your head and look around. There are many neck muscles …
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