Lower-back pain is brought on by a number of factors, such as making sudden twisting movements, having bad lifting mechanics or degradation of connective tissue from the aging process. Stretching your lower-back muscles is not only beneficial for...
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctors, according to MayoClinic.com. This is likely because back pain can adversely affect every aspect of your life, from work to sleep to recreational activities. Fortunately, you...
Preventing neck pain begins with correcting your posture. Slouching on the couch at home, hunching over your desk at work or standing in a slumped position may cause neck pain. Slouching strains your muscles and puts your discs out of line, which...
The second most common reason people go to the doctor is for back pain, reports the Spine Universe. According to the Mayo Clinic, nearly everyone experiences back pain at least once in life, and back pain can affect anyone at any age. Back pain is...
During a soccer match, your knees are involved in almost all of the movements you perform, including cutting the ball or stopping your momentum. Knees are at risk for injury, particularly if your legs are not strong and flexible. Strengthening and...
When the muscles in your back are tight or weak, it can cause significant pain and discomfort. Certain exercises can help provide relief by stretching and strengthening the muscles in your back and legs, which provide support to your upper body....
Gallstones are a common health problem in the United States. Approximately 20 million people in America had gallstones in 2004, states the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, and gallstones were responsible for more than 600,000...
Most causes of pain can be attributed to one of three areas--the toes and the area around them, the arch or the heel. Common problems include bunions, calluses, sesamoiditis, metatarsalgia and hammer toes (for the toe area), heel pain or heel...
Keeping your back strong is essential to preventing back pain during pregnancy. While most exercise routines do need to be modified during the prenatal period, there are plenty of activities that can strengthen the back. These include brisk...
There are several medical issues that can affect the level and frequency of arch pain. People with flat feet (pronated foot) are usually aware of the problem early on, but other issues may not be so obvious, including plantar fasciitis (damage to...
Don't sleep on your stomach, since this will put stress and strain on your neck, which could lead to pain. The stress will be there whether you've got your face down in the mattress or pillow or your head is turned to the side. Instead, sleep on...
The rapid ascent and descent of an airplane can cause ear pain if your Eustachian tube, the tube that connects your nasal cavity and middle ear becomes clogged or isn't functioning properly. Many times this pain is temporary, but it can be...
A bench press is a compound exercise that works the chest, shoulders and triceps all at the same time. Compound exercises are also known as multi-joint exercises because they involve more than one joint movement. This in turn fires up a high...
Ankle pain is any condition that causes discomfort in one or both of your ankles. Ankle pain can be the result of a sprain or fracture, but you also can experience ankle pain as the result of infection, arthritis or gout. Damage to your ankle can...
While running promotes cardiovascular health, it also poses a risk of injuries, including a nagging pain caused by inflammation or soreness in the knee. Although the pain can be uncomfortable, runners may be hesitant to let the pain force them off...
The area called the shoulder includes two major bones – the humerus, or upper arm bone, and the scapula, or shoulder blade. In addition, the clavicle, or collarbone, is connected to the front part of the shoulder. All of these bones are held...
Everyone has stomach pains such as cramping, sharp gas pains and acid indigestion from time to time. Most of the time, the pain is temporary and not a sign of serious health conditions. However, if you commonly experience stomach pain in relation...
When you fly, changes in cabin pressure can result in pain in your ears or head as well as difficulty hearing. This is because there's an air space behind your eardrum, and if the pressure in this space isn't the same as the pressure outside your...
Ice skating is an ideal winter pastime, but it also can be dangerous. Poorly-fitting skates, incorrect posture and other variables can result in foot pain and injury. By taking a few precautions before you step on the ice and knowing the warning...
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in humans. According to Medline Plus, eight out of 10 people suffer from the condition at some point in their lives. Back pain typically originates in the muscles, joints and large cluster of...
Using improper lifting techniques is a major contributor to back pain. Strengthening your muscles can go a long way to managing your back pain, however, if done incorrectly you are putting yourself at risk for injury. The bench press is a common...
Pain is your body's way of letting you know that something is not right. Many different conditions create pain within the body, and many of those conditions are caused by inflammation. Conditions associated with excess inflammation include...
If you are prone to toothaches from sinus troubles, do all you can to avoid contact with people with upper-respiratory infections. Don't kiss or shake hands with those who are coughing or sneezing. Don't share food or drinking glasses with them....
Preventing lower back pain with proactive exercise is easier than treating an already painful lower back problem. Several studies indicate that existing muscle weaknesses make you susceptible to back pain. Australian physical therapist Paul Hodges...
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the United States. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that almost everybody, at some point in their lives, experiences back pain that disrupts their work,...
The back is a vulnerable area of the body. It has many bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles that are constantly being stressed in twisting and compressing motions. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin...
Heel and arch pain are pretty common occurrences at almost any age. Whether caused by intense physical activity, standing too long or medical issues such as plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the heel structure), understanding what is causing the...
You have likely heard someone declare that rain is coming because he can feel it in his bones, only to note that a short time later, rain actually did occur. According to Science Daily, as barometric pressure drops in our atmosphere, fluid begins...
You can prevent and relieve back problems, say specialists at the University of Michigan Health Care System, with exercises that stretch and strengthen your abdomen and spinal muscles to maintain good posture. Warm up your back muscles with a...
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