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An ankle sprain is the tearing of the ligaments of the ankle. It usually happens on the lateral or outside area of the ankle. One or more ligaments on the outer side of the ankle are torn or stretched. Usually the ankle is rolled inward or inversion sprain or outward or the eversion sprain. An […]
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Heel spurs are small protruding accumulation of calcium deposits that develop near the base of the heel bone, due to repetitive activities such as dancing or running. Heel spurs causes heel pain and they are associated with plantar fasciitis which is a painful inflammation of the connective tissue of plantar fascia that is located at
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Upper back pain is usually caused by poor sitting position or standing posture or it can be a result of a minor trauma from performing exercises or playing sports. Symptoms of upper back pain A burning and sharp pain Sore to touch which indicates a strained muscle Stiffness and tightness of the muscle Weakness of
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A foot blister is a small bump filled with fluid that occurs in the upper skin layer of the foot. It is caused by repeated rubbing or friction in one area, usually after walking long distances, performing repetitive movements, running and performing exercises. It can also caused by wearing old and ill fitting shoes. The
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Knee pain at the back part can be described as soreness behind the knee joint. It happens with or no movement involved and cause limited movement of the affected area. Pain at the back of the knee causes soreness, discomfort, burning sensation, stiffness, inflammation and pain. Running places significant pressure on the knees and causes
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Elbow pain from weightlifting is usually caused improper techniques when lifting weights which causes overloading on the muscles and tendons in the elbow. It can also result to tenderness and pain on the joint and along the interior of the forearm. This condition usually causes weakness of the hand and wrist, tingling or numbness sensation,
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Hip bursitis happens when the large bursa found on the outside of the hip becomes inflamed. Hip bursitis is strikingly comparable other conditions such as hip osteoarthritis and lower back pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4xKBwX0FLc Hip bursitis causes tenderness and pain on the outer area of the hip. The pain may spread down the outside area of the
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Elbow dislocation is a condition where there is damage and tearing of the connective tissues that surround the joint of the elbow and the most serious form of elbow injury. The elbow has strong connective tissues surrounding the joint along with other ligaments and muscles for additional stability of the area. Elbow dislocation happens when
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A forearm muscle strain is a partial or complete tearing of small fiber found in the forearm muscles. The forearm muscles function in extending and flexing the wrist and fingers. Using the wrist and fingers for various activities throughout the day such as at work or at home which makes these muscles susceptible to overuse
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The ulnar nerve is one of the nerves of the arm. It spreads from the neck into the hand and can become constricted along the way. The most common place for compression of the nerve is the inside part of the elbow. Cubital tunnel syndrome causes numbness and tingling sensation in the hands and fingers.
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