The neck is made up of vertebrae that lengthen from the skull to the upper torso. Cervical discs ingest shock between the bones. Bones, ligaments and muscles of the neck supports the head and allow movement. Any swelling, abnormalities or trauma may cause neck pain and stiffness. Many are experiencing neck pain occasionally. In several […]
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A fractured sternum happens when there is a crack or break in the sternum. The sternum is a long vertical bone found in the center of the chest together with the 12 ribs which is the anterior part of the chest. The sternum and the ribs serves as a protective enclosure for the tissue and
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A broken collarbone is a common injury especially in children. The collarbone is connected to the upper part of the breastbone to the shoulder blade. This injury can be caused falls, contact sports and trauma from vehicular accidents. Infants can sometimes break their collarbone during the birth process. The length of the bone causes it
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A fractured rib involves a break in one of the bones in the rib cage. A disruption in the cartilage or thick tissue that attaches the ribs to the breastbone can be considered as a fractured rib, even if the bone is not fragmented. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLipcWcDWMY”] A fractured rib can be caused by a direct
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Cracking is the characteristic sound that can be heard when twisting the neck in certain direction. It is the cracking sound when folding the knuckles or toes. Some people find relief in cracking their necks especially when feeling tired or the neck is strained. Some people have the habit of cracking their toes, back and
A sprained finger involves stretching or tearing of the ligaments that function in supporting the small joints of the fingers. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that attaches the bones to each other. The ligaments of the fingers are prone to injuries especially when playing sports. Ligaments are strong fibers that attach the finger bones
A flatfoot is also known as pes planus that develops when the tendons, ligaments and small bones found on the underside of the feet cannot support the body and collapse. A flat foot is normal in infants and toddlers, but sometimes the tissue found under the feet becomes firm with age and forms a shock
When there is thumb joint pain it can result to arthritis which is also known as basal joint arthritis where there is pain and swelling of the affected area. If pain and swelling persists, there is change in the flexibility and strength of the thumb and difficulty performing regular activities at work or at home.
Swelling of the thumb joint is a painful condition and some people ignore the swelling in the initial stage but it can worsen as time goes by. A swelling thumb joint causes pain and discomfort if not properly treated and can disrupt the daily activities of the individual. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V3YEUYRvg0″] Swelling of the thumb joint
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A broken leg or fracture is a break or crack in one of the bones in the legs. A broken leg can have various causes which include falls, vehicular accidents and sports injuries. What are the symptoms? There is swelling and tenderness Severe pain that becomes worse when the individual moves the affected area Bruising
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