Americans are plagued with dozens of medical conditions causing chronic pain and fatigue, including arthritis, low back pain, fibromyalgia and war-related injuries. The American Osteopathic Association estimates that 76 million Americans are...
According to experts at the American Osteopathic Association, it is not uncommon for young children to have a fear of needles and other sharp objects. Many children have an average of 20 injections during infancy, most of which occur when...
Osteopathy is a form of medicine that focuses on whole body health and utilizes hand manipulations to improve healing. Osteopathic physicians, or doctors of osteopathy (D.O.), are licensed to practice the same medical procedures that medical...
Piriformis syndrome can be a frustrating condition, especially when it keeps you from cycling. Piriformis syndrome is an irritation of your sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. An estimated 0.33 to 6 percent of individuals with lower back pain...
Osteopaths go by the designation D.O. and have similar training, qualifications and licensing to doctors with the M.D. designation, according to the American Osteopathic Association. Doctors with an M.D. study what is called "allopathic" medicine....
Suboxone is a medication used for the treatment of opiate addiction. This medication is a combination of buprenorphine, which is an opioid medication, and naloxone, which inhibits the effects of opiates. According to the Drug Addiction Treatment...
Most hernias occur in the lower abdominal area near the groin when part of an organ pushes through a fragile area of muscle. Straining from heavy lifting and muscle weakness are common culprits of a hernia. Using force during a bowel movement or...
The treadmill is a form of exercise equipment characterized by a moving belt on which a person walks or runs. The treadmill can be found in gyms and in the home. Often it has electronic displays which show the distance traveled and the number of...
After the age of 40, your metabolism begins to slow down, especially once you hit menopause. Also, according to Women Fitness, your flexibility, fitness level and strength steadily decline up to nine percent every decade after the age of 20. Women...
The piriformis muscle is a deep gluteal muscle that passes near or above the sciatic nerve. According to the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, piriformis spasm, also known as piriformis syndrome, can irritate the sciatic nerve,...
Pain in the armpit while performing pushups can signal a number of injuries, including rotator cuff strain. The rotator cuff is a collection of four muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. Bursitis, tendinitis, or impingement can also cause...
Not all genetic diseases are created equally. Some diseases are caused by recessive genes, and others are caused by dominant genes. Many are unavoidable, and others are completely preventable. According to "The Journal of the American Osteopathic...
Rheumatology is the study and non-surgical treatment of joints and connective tissues. This definition was expanded to include diseases of the immune system and the musculoskeletal system, which commonly affect the joints and connective tissues,...
Intense, deep, burning pain that starts in your buttocks and runs down the back of your leg is one of the symptoms of piriformis syndrome. Sitting for long periods of time -- as is required for cycling -- can lead to the painful condition, which...
If you're around age 45, it's time to start thinking about osteoporosis. Right before menopause, your estrogen and other hormone levels dip, which may cause bone loss. If your bone density levels are low, your doctor may diagnose you with...
Hyaluronic acid, or hyaluronan, is a glycosaminoglycan found especially in the fluid of the joints, in cartilage and in the skin. It is obtained either from bacteria or from rooster combs. A more well-known glycosaminoglycan is chondroitin...
The best way to offset a heart attack is to make changes to your dietary choices and exercise routines that help lower your heart attack risk, especially if you have already been diagnosed with heart disease. If you survive a heart attack, you can...
Minor depression is characterized by a shift in moods that lasts at least two weeks, according to an article in the December 2000 edition of "The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association." A person suffering from minor depression typically...
Osteopathic medicine is the practice of medically treating not only the illness or condition, but the entire person. According to the American Osteopathic Association, osteopaths primarily focus on the musculoskeletal system and determine how it...
At some point in your life, you've no doubt suffered from a sore throat. That scratchy, dry or painful sensation is often extremely uncomfortable and can make it difficult for you to swallow, but it's rarely a cause for alarm. Most of the time,...
Women can gain lean muscle mass and lose weight by incorporating a consistent and comprehensive exercise program into their regular regime. Although the results may come slower for women, implementing cardiovascular exercise and weight training,...
The title of "Doctor" can be a confusing one. Many types of medical training use the title "Doctor" for their graduates, including medical colleges, dental colleges and osteopathic colleges. Graduates trained in podiatry, chiropractic and...
An enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hypertrophy, occurs in approximately 50 percent of men over the age of 60. Having an enlarged prostrate does not mean you have cancer, but it may be indicative of an increased risk. The growth of the...
Neuromuscular massage, also called trigger point myotherapy, is a form of soft tissue massage therapy that works by stimulating specific hypersensitive areas. This is a deep tissue massage where the therapist applies pressure to points in the...
Frostbite occurs when skin becomes overexposed to cold and typically affects hands, nose, ears and feet. Depending on your sport, frostbite can be a factor. In mountaineering, for example, frostbite represents one of the most common dangers...
Treadmills can be a convenient, space-efficient tool you can use to get a workout in the comfort of your own home. However, like virtually any large piece of equipment, their use does have some accompanying risks of which you should be aware, both...
Each year, an estimated 50,000 Americans go to the emergency room with gym-related injuries, according to a 2010 article published in the "New York Daily News." In 2009, "Time" magazine published an article indicating that for every 10,000 kids,...
If you overstretch or pull back too aggressively on your foot and toes, you can hyperextend your big toe. Hyperextending your big toe can sprain or tear ligaments, causing pain. Rest, ice and elevation of your foot may reduce swelling and pain. To...
Connective tissue disorders and injuries such as ligament sprains can lead to hypermobility, also referred to as joint laxity or instability and "double-jointed." Strength and balance exercises might help manage hypermobility, improving joint...
