Do you have pain when straightening arm or performing other activities? There are two common elbow conditions that result in elbow pain when extending the arm: tennis and golfer’s elbow. Here are golfer and tennis elbow symptoms to determine if you have one of these conditions. Tennis Elbow Symptoms Tennis elbow, clinically known as lateral…
Baxter’s nerve entrapment, also known as inferior calcaneal nerve entrapment or Baxter’s neuropathy, is a condition that affects the nerves in the heel and can cause pain and discomfort in the foot. If you have foot or ankle pain, you may be experiencing symptoms of Baxter’s nerve entrapment. What Causes Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment? The condition…
Knee pain is a common problem that affects many people, especially those who are older or who have had previous knee injuries. One of the most common causes of knee pain is going up or down stairs. If you have knee pain going down stairs, it may indicate a few different knee conditions. When you…
Is one leg longer than the other? If you have a leg length discrepancy, it is often referred to as “shortleg syndrome” or SLS. This condition can greatly affect how your body functions, especially as you get older. Here is what you need to know about SLS, including the possible causes and treatment options. The…
When feet point outward it is called out-toeing and often referred to as “duck feet.” This is a common walking stance, especially for children as they are learning to walk. If notice you or your child have duck feet posture, there are ways to remedy this condition to improve walking. Out-toeing is usually caused by…
Sciatica is a not a medical condition but a combination of symptoms that are related to the sciatic nerves in the lower back. If you have these symptoms, you may wonder, is walking good for sciatica? Here are ideas on long-term and immediate relief for sciatic pain. What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is a common spine…
The baby or pinky toe may seem inconsequential until you experience pinky toe pain. A sore baby toe can make your day miserable, impacting your mobility. If you have a painful pinky toe, there are a variety of possible causes and treatments that can give you relief. The little or pinky toe is the fifth…
If you have pain in your heel or bottom of your foot, you could be experiencing plantar fasciitis. This condition affects the fascia or ligaments in the bottom of the foot that connect the heel to the toes. One of the non-invasive treatments that may offer relief is plantar fasciitis socks; but do they really…
When you suddenly have inner thigh pain or cramps, it can be alarming. Most people have had cramps in their calves or other areas in their legs, but inner thigh cramps are less common. There is a difference between inner thigh pain and cramps and what causes these types of leg conditions. What Is a…
The spinal column is a combination of bone, ligaments, spinal discs, nerves and other components. Injuries, degenerative disease and wear can affect the components of the spinal column, causing pain and dysfunction. An annular tear is one of the conditions that can cause pain, especially in the lower back. What Is an Annular Tear? The…
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