As the outside temperatures drop, people contemplating undertaking an exercise program often consider walking at the mall. Benefits include a controlled climate, an absence of traffic, security, and easily available restrooms and water. However, starting a new walking program can sometimes bring on shin splints, pain at the front of the lower leg. Mall walkers […]
After the common cold, the most common reason Americans miss work is back pain. Unfortunately, once you have experienced back strain or injury, it can easily make you realize that recurring pain is a real problem. Many cases of back strain are due to the way we live—sitting at desks all day, hunched over a
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If you experience lower back pain, you are not alone. In the United States, lower back pain is the leading cause of absenteeism and general disability. Because this condition is often an ongoing problem and is difficult to pinpoint and treat, you may have wondered whether massage therapy would bring relief. Massage therapy is not appropriate
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Microdiscectomy, a common form of lower back surgery, is used to treat leg pain caused by disc herniation. Because it uses a smaller incision, microdiscectomy is far less invasive and causes far less trauma to underlying tissues than its alternative, laminectomy. Because the mechanical structure of the lower spine remains unchanged, the recovery period after microdiscectomy
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Are your joints starting to feel stiff lately? Do they ache more than usual? Have you noticed any clicks and cracks coming from your knees? If you’re struggling to put your finger on it and you’re not sure why it’s happening to you – chances are you’re not alone. Many people just like you are becoming
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A high ankle sprain involves a stretching or tearing of the ligaments that bind the two lower leg bones (the tibia and fibula) together at the place where they meet the anklebone (the talus). This complex joint is called the ankle syndesmosis, and these sprains are called ankle syndesmotic sprains. Unlike most ankle sprains that occur
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Back pain can carry a double whammy. Painful back muscles may prevent you from exercising comfortably. But a lack of exercise may inhibit your back from healing and may actually make the condition worse. Swimming for back pain can be an excellent solution to your problem. Fortunately, swimming provides a great full-body workout. Water counteracts
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Returning to exercise is something we all want to do after experiencing an injury. But doing so should be done correctly to avoid further injury. A few months ago, one of my patients Mark, fractured his leg for the first time. He was out on a bike ride cycling down a hill, lost control, fell
Exercise is as important for those with diabetes as it is for anyone else. The goal of most exercise regimens should be to work out at a moderate intensity for 30 minutes at least five days a week. Patients with diabetes, however, need to take several exercise-related precautions: • If you already have problems with your leg or foot nerves, choose exercises
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, leaving those who suffer from it struggling with muscle, tendon, and ligament pain, as well as fatigue and tenderness throughout the body, where even gentle pressure triggers discomfort. Fortunately, physical therapy exercises can help manage the pain of this debilitating condition. Part of the role of physical therapy is not only to help you cope with
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Achieving Defined Abs: Beyond Equipment Many seek “six-pack abs” with trainers, but it takes more. Genetics, diet, cardio, and strength training matter. For many people, achieving a defined abdominal area seems to be a nearly impossible goal, one for which we purchase a variety of abdominal trainers with the hope that they live up to
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