Blunt head trauma can develop after a direct hit or strike to the head and result to serious injury to the brain. The impact can range from a minor bump to a severe brain injury. Most cases of traumatic brain injuries are due to traffic or vehicular accidents. Even if a head trauma does not […]
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Once an individual is diagnosed with a blocked carotid artery, the available treatment options should be taken into account without delay. Millions of individuals all over the world suffer from strokes and heart attacks which are due to blocked carotid arteries. It is important to note that this type of blockage develops due to the
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A concussion is considered as a mild head injury but it has the potential to be a serious one. This injury occurs once the soft tissue of the brain strikes the skull. The consequence might be a momentary alteration in the way the brain responds to certain stimuli. Most cases only require a temporary recovery
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An individual can end up with knee joint infection due to various causes. Always bear in mind that the knee joint is highly complex and comprised of cartilage, ligaments and other structures that facilitate movement. The fluid in the knee has a tendency to be infected which is called septic arthritis. The knee is the
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Sciatica is basically pain, numbness, weakness and tingling that occurs down the rear part of one or both legs once a spinal nerve is compressed. The usual causes of sciatica include a slipped disc, piriformis syndrome, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spinal tumors or back or pelvic injury. In most circumstances, sciatica eventually improves with
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Spinal stenosis involves constriction or narrowing of the spinal canal. Due to the normal aging process, the wear and tear on the spine can result to the hardening of the soft tissues or increased bone growth that can narrow down the space in the vertebra close to the spinal cord. Always bear in mind that
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Knee pain is also known to occur among those who love to dance. The knee is described as a hinge joint that endures most of the strain while dancing, running and walking. The knee straightens and bends but also has a certain degree of limited rotation and sliding. Always bear in mind that there is
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Wrist pain can often affect individuals who love to swim. Even though swimming is considered as a low-impact activity, the repetitive movement can trigger various forms of sore overuse injuries including injuries to the wrist. Always bear in mind that fatigue and poor swimming form can further contribute to the wrist pain and other related
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The iliopsoas muscle is one of the biggest and powerful hip flexors which are a combination of the psoas and iliacus muscles. Always bear in mind that the iliopsoas starts on the lumbar spine vertebrae and connects to the top part of the femur. The muscle is responsible for movement of the trunk and legs.
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A bruised tailbone can occur among those who engage in cycling especially on long distances. Cycling is a highly beneficial form of exercise that aims to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and lung health, but it also has the potential to cause damage to the tailbone. Without adequate rest and treatment, the condition can become
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