When you look at statistics, the numbers are staggering; according to a study conducted in 2017, 7.5% of the global population suffered from low back pain. That is approximately 577M people across the world, making it one of the most common causes of physical disability. Furthermore, experts predict that almost every individual in the world…
read moreAs with any physical activity, there is a risk of injury involved. In fact, even something as simple as twisting your ankle while on a jog, can do a fair amount of damage which may worsen if not treated appropriately. Whether an injury is creating difficulty for day-to-day activities, or it is setting you back…
read moreWhether you are an athlete or not, professional or otherwise, you must know of the many different injuries that one is prone to when playing sports. Depending on the amount of physical activity involved, and the type and intensity of the same, there is a tremendous amount of strain and wear and tear placed on…
read moreWhen you wake up in the morning and stretch your arms out, your body feels an instant release from the stiffness and tightness that a night of sleeping has brought on. This is because, for the most part, the average adult lies in one position for long periods of time during the course of 6…
read moreWe may not pay much attention to it but we use our shoulders a great deal on a daily basis. Of course, these movements are facilitated by the shoulder joints which, due to excessive use over the years, are susceptible to wear and tear. Unfortunately, when anything affects the shoulders or joints, it can cause…
read moreFor most people, growing older comes with various health issues, some of which can be quite painful and uncomfortable to live with. Degenerative diseases, in particular, affect millions of people over the age of 60, as well as some younger individuals who come from families that have a history of hereditary illnesses. Of these conditions,…
read moreSpinal stenosis is a very common condition, yet, not everyone experiences symptoms of the same. There are various causes of spinal stenosis including degeneration or wear and tear in the spinal column, herniated discs, tumours, and spinal injuries. The condition occurs when the spaces in the spinal canal start narrowing, therefore, causing nerves to become…
read moreOne woman’s pregnancy can be entirely different from another’s. For some, pregnancy can be smooth-sailing and an overall wonderful experience while other women may go through stressful complications that put a damper on the miraculous journey that is happening inside of them. With that said, one thing that almost all pregnant women will experience at…
read moreMuscle spasms are one of the most common conditions experienced by numerous individuals regardless of their lifestyle, job, and age. They can occur at any given time and in any muscle or group of muscles in the body. Oftentimes, muscle spasms are quite painful, however, one can also have a mild attack wherein the pain…
read moreMillions of people around the world suffer from chronic lower back pain – a common symptom of several conditions that affect the lower back, sometimes in the form of referred pain. Surprisingly, though, low back pain is more often caused by factors that are unrelated to medical conditions. These include various lifestyle habits, poor posture,…
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