Facial tics, defined as repetitive movements or spasmodic muscle movements, happen to the facial muscles or eyes. The movements or spasms repeat the same pattern without any real cause or purpose. The facial tics most often start in childhood and...
Tendinitis occurs from inflammation of the lining around the tendon. The tendon eventually becomes inflamed as well. The condition can cause pain and discomfort in the elbow, wrist, finger, knee, thigh and Achilles tendon. Sometimes tendinitis has...
As we age, our bodies produce less of the proteins elastin and collagen, which help keep skin firm. The sun, gravity and the aging process also wear on the skin. The result is older-looking, sagging skin, usually on the face, neck and arms. While...
You may need an elbow brace if you've damaged the muscle in your elbow, and it needs to be stabilized to reduce further injury. While most often your doctor will recommend an elbow brace, you might also decide to use one if your elbow is causing...
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, causes pain, weakness and difficulty gripping or holding objects because of inflammation and tearing in the muscles of the elbow. People who perform repetitive movements at work or while...
The flexor tendons usually refer to the tendons in your arms and hands that flex the elbow and hand when it contracts. These tendons work with your muscles and nerves to flex and extend the arm and hands, and they do not function independently of...
Your posterior tibial tendon is in your lower leg, underneath your shin muscles. The tendon runs from slightly above your ankle to the inner arch of your foot. Overuse, like the repetitive movements of running or playing sports, can cause the...
The forearm and calf muscles are not major muscles but still are subject to stress and overuse. Many factors can contribute to pain in the forearm and calf and can lead to difficulty in movement and functioning. Pain can be symptomatic of a range...
Autistic disorder is classified as a pervasive developmental disorder, according to the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition" (DSM-IV). The essential features of autism are impairments in several areas of...
A tendon is a tough, fibrous band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone and help move a joint. As a person ages, the tendons weaken and can easily become inflamed. This inflammation, also referred to as tendonitis, causes pain and a decreased...
The temporal lobes of the brain control memory and emotions, as well as survival reactions such as the 'fight-or-flight' response that governs how someone reacts to dangerous situations. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, temporal lobe epilepsy...
Suffering from pain in your shoulders or upper back during exercise isn't normal and may be cause for concern, especially if it makes working out difficult. These aches can have several different causes, and figuring out the cause of your pain is...
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), most rotator cuff tears are the result of overusing the muscles and tendons in the shoulder. Also, rotator cuff tears are most common in people over the age of 40.
Callanetics is a method of exercise developed by Callan Pinckney in the 1980s to strengthen and tone muscles without using high-impact movements that could cause injury. Callanetics uses small, controlled movements to target specific muscle...
A child with numbness in his hands likely has carpal tunnel syndrome. Adults are diagnosed with this condition more often than children, but children are still susceptible to the pain and numbness of this syndrome. Consult with your child's...
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) include autism, Asperger's syndrome, Rett syndrome and child disintegrative disorder. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states that about 3.4 in 1000 children between the ages of 3 and 10 have one of...
About 1 in each 110 children born in some areas of the United States has neurodevelopmental issues called autism spectrum disorder, according to 2010 information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Typically children are not...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the price we pay for our computer-obsessed society. This condition manifests itself with pain and muscle weakness in the wrist and hand, partly because of repetitive motion of typing or working with a computer and mouse....
Common causes of elbow pain are repetitive movements like swinging a golf club, which may cause inflammation or damage to the tendons, ligaments or muscles. Forearm exercises, especially if painful, should be avoided at the onset of elbow pain....
Tingling in the fingers may result from a variety of causes and conditions. This numbness may affect just a slight portion of one finger or your entire hand, while the degree of numbness may range from slightly annoying to disabling. While some...
Muscle pain is a common health complaint that occurs not only due to damage and inflammation of the affected muscle but also the structures around that muscle such as tendons and ligaments. Muscle pain in the hands and feet is usually the result...
Foot cramps during or after exercise such as cardio kickboxing can be painful and frustrating. Because they can make even simple daily movements such as walking after your workout difficult, it is important to understand what causes...
Sports ranging from hockey to golf cause thousands of injuries every year. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that in 2008 there were 351,922 sports-related head injuries alone, along with many other injuries such as...
Walking with dumbbells may seem an ideal way to burn lots of calories with minimal effort. It's not, Dr. Michael Yessis, The Walking Site and Internet Fitness warn. Sure, you'll burn off a few more calories, but not enough to make much of a...
Wrist numbness can be caused by a variety of problems, some of which can be simple to fix with lifestyle changes and others that require therapy or medications. If your wrists are frequently numb, get checked by your doctor as soon as possible to...
A tendon is a thick, fibrous cord that connects muscles to bone in your body. Tendonitis is the painful inflammation of a tendon secondary to injury. The most commonly affected tendons are located in the shoulders, elbows, wrists and heels....
Exercise, while beneficial for bones, muscles and joints, can also cause pain in certain parts of the body. Pain can occur during exercise if you put too much stress on your body, particularly in situations where you begin an exercise program and...
The neurological disorder called tardive dyskinesia may occur with extended use of certain types of medications. This includes drugs used to treat mental and neurological disorders. Symptoms associated with tardive dyskinesia include repetitive...
Arthritis affects more than 50 million citizens in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also called degenerative joint disease, its onset is generally due to repetitive movements that add weight and...
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