Most people think of a whiplash injury as an injury suffered in a vehicle collision. However, it can happen in any occurrence where the body experiences an abrupt change in speed. Your head weighs about 5 kg, which is a lot. Your neck’s soft tissues and muscles perform a good job most of the time
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What is Bell’s Palsy? Bell’s palsy is an unexpected occurrence of facial muscle paralysis or weakness. This is a neurological disorder affecting the 7th cranial nerve, also known as the facial nerve. If the facial nerve gets affected where it exits out of the foramen in the skull, it is called Bell’s palsy. It is
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How can physical activity and exercise impact pain, and should you stop moving if my pain is aggravated by movement? Physical activity and movement can impact your pain in multiple ways. It has been demonstrated that blood flow to muscles increases with physical activity. The increase occurs rapidly after beginning the exercise. The increase is
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What is OA? The most prevalent cause of physical difficulty in older persons is osteoarthritis, or OA. It is also known as wear and tear or degenerative joint disease. The hip is one of the most commonly affected joints by this condition. A joint is the point at which two bones unite. These sections of
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As the pandemic becomes endemic, we are constantly confronted with a “new normal” in every aspect of our lives. Our homes have become our kids’ schools, our workspace, our gym, and more. But are we adapting well? Many people report back and neck pain problems after spending hours in front of a computer. Here’s a
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Do you feel light headed? Does it feel like your surroundings are moving when you actually don’t move? This dizziness can limit your physical activity and can cause unnecessary anxiety and fear if not treated at the right time. Three systems maintain balance in our body: Vision Proprioception (sensory input from our feet, trunk, and
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What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a painful disorder occurring on the bottom of the foot, especially the heel. The plantar fascia, the strong tissue that supports your feet, becomes inflamed and irritated. The affected area is sensitive to pressure. The plantar fascia provides shape to your foot arch, providing shock absorption and a
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What is shoulder impingement? Pain in the shoulder is the third most common complaint among orthopedic patients. Often, it is caused by a rotator cuff defect or impingement syndrome. If your shoulder pain has been diagnosed as shoulder impingement, this blog is for you! Shoulder Impingement is the pain caused by the connective tissue repeatedly
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Mobile phones let us stay in touch with our families, conduct business, or simply keep us entertained. Despite their goodness, they don’t go well on the neck. Most people end up suffering from “text neck”. It is also known as Turtle Neck posture or anterior head syndrome. Text neck is the term used to describe
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Be it an athlete or a beginner in the gym, a workout injury can happen to anyone. Many researches have shown that only 20% of overweight individuals are successful for the long term while the others fail because of workout injuries. The injuries can be acute or chronic. Chronic injuries happen when there is a