A stiff neck is often caused by muscle strain or tension from everyday activities. Bending over your computer for hours, having poor posture or sleeping in an uncomfortable position may cause neck tension or pain. An injury or a medical condition...
Magnesium is a naturally-occurring mineral that affects many biological processes. Magnesium gel is a thick substance with high magnesium content. It is generally used as topical application to the skin. Gel makes direct contact with cells that...
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons states that an estimated 25,000 people, athletes and non-athletes, suffer an ankle sprain every day. Unfortunately many go untreated or are self-managed, which can lead to recurring pain, stiffness and...
Gout is a type of arthritis associated with an overload of uric acid in the bloodstream, or hyperuricemia. You can have gout but show no signs, called asymptomatic gout, while the experience commonly described as having a "gout attack" is really...
Carnitine palmitoyl transferase deficiency, also known as CPT II deficiency, is a rare genetic disorder affecting the body's ability to use fats as a source of energy, especially during fasting states. The disease is caused by a lack of activity...
Arthritis occurs when a joint develops inflammation and results in subsequent pain. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine explains that food may contribute to arthritis symptoms such as recurring pain, joint inflammation, stiffness,...
Located between the biceps muscle and the elbow, the brachialis is a muscle designed to bend the elbow joint isometrically. As the key muscle directing this action, the brachialis is frequently involved in sports- or exercise-related injuries...
Neck and shoulder tightness is a common problem. Wrestlers can get it from the pressure of an opponent pulling and pushing on their heads and stock brokers can get it from craning their necks to stare at a computer screen. Simple exercises can...
Neck stiffness can arise all at once, such as neck pain associated with whiplash or sports injuries. Chronic pain and stiffness may develop more slowly and recur in waves that last for several days. Pain relief for any of these conditions can...
