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How to Care for a Torn or Pulled Achilles or Heel Tendon

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Issues affecting the heel tendon known as the Achilles tendon are common among athletes and are usually heralded by the appearance of pain, swelling or irritation in the back of the lower leg or calf. Trouble with this tendon can stem from numerous causes including overuse, lack of conditioning, imp

Adverse Effects of Muscle Relaxants on Colitis

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Colitis is digestive tract inflammation caused by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is marked by stomach pain and diarrhea. Colitis typically affects the rectum and colon, or lining of the large intestine and is limited to one area of the intestines, unlike other IBDs. It is currently incurable,

Gatorade & Powerade Differences

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Sports drinks can help athletes replenish vital nutrients lost through perspiration.running shoes and drink image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.comDuring intense exercise, the body loses fluids, essential electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, and carbohydrates. Sports drinks were...

Exercises to Avoid for a Herniated Disc

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While there are several other names for a herniated disc, such as a ruptured or slipped disc, the condition always causes back pain and tingling. A herniated disc occurs when a disc in the lumbar or lower region of your back falls from its place or ruptures. After an appropriate rest period, exercis

Treatments for Bulging Discs

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Bulging discs can be more than just pains in the back--they can cause symptoms ranging from tingling to numbness to aches and pains that are mild to severe. Spinal discs are like the shock absorbers of the back. As people age, these gel-like discs can lose some of their water content and then push t

How to Measure Wrist Flexion Range of Motion

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The wrist joint moves in two separate planes, but even with semi-limited motion, the wrist serves many purposes to allow a human to function on a daily basis. The flexion motion of the wrist allows the fingers to be pointed downward from a horizontal position. Everyone uses varying degrees of flexio

Difficulty Waking Up & Severe Fatigue With Joint Pain

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Feeling extremely tired, especially when rising from a nap or long sleep, is a common symptom associated with inflammatory joint diseases, injuries or conditions. Pain in the joints can occur with severe fatigue because of the underlying illness or coexisting conditions such as obesity, sleep depriv

Treatment or Herbs for Gout

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Gout is a form of arthritis that develops when too much uric acid builds up in the body, which can cause pain, redness and inflammation in the joints. It can occur in any joint, but it typically starts in the big toe and feet. The body is normally able to flush uric acid from the system, but some pe

How to Get Quick Relief from a Charlie Horse

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A charlie horse is caused by a strain to the leg, thigh or foot which extremely painful. These cramps cause intense, muscle contractions to that area. They can be caused by dehydration, certain medication, muscle fatigue or lactic acid build up in the muscle after exercise. However you get one,

What Is Limbrel?

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Limbrel is a new medication used to treat inflammation. Limbrel is a medical food made from bark and root extracts. Limbrel has been found to be safe in patients who cannot take other types of anti-inflammatory medications.

Exercises You Should Do When Rehabbing Your Knees

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Knee pain has many different causes, but almost all can be helped with proper rehab and exercises to strengthen the joint. Knee rehab is usually guided by a physical therapist, but here are some simple exercises to get you started.

DIY: Donk Lifts

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The buttocks, casually referred to as a donk, can be a difficult area to tone unless you want to purchase a Buns of Steel video or guidebook, or join a gym. However, you can employ a number of exercises to tone your donk without the help of a personal trainer, expensive equipment or even at-home vid

Reclast Patient Instructions

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Reclast or zoledronic acid is a prescription medication that is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. This condition can occur in both men and women whose bone health may be affected by hormonal changes, continual use of glucocorticoids or Paget's disease. This medication is a liquid solution whic

Definition of Large Tear of Rotator Cuff

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The shoulder is a complex joint that is of great importance. Because we need our shoulders for so much of what we do, injuries to the joint are difficult to deal with. Damage to the rotator cuff is one of the most common causes of pain in the shoulder.