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Managing Peroneal Tendonitis: Effective Treatments and Preventative Measures
The human body has thousands of tendons, which are tough bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. Although tendons are strong, if they become strained and inflamed, a painful condition called tendonitis can result. Peroneal tendonitis is tendonitis in the tissues on the outside of your ankle and foot. Most people make a full […]
The Hidden Risks of a Scaphoid Fracture: How To Avoid Long-Term Complications
Imagine you’re skiing, playing a quick pick-up game, or simply taking a walk when you suddenly catch an edge or trip and start to fall. Instinctively, you reach out to catch yourself, landing hard on your outstretched hand. Hours later, your wrist is swollen and aching. Even if your symptoms don’t seem that serious, you […]
Why Pronation vs Supination Matters to Your Health
Pronation vs. supination may be concepts you typically don’t often consider, but the effects of each can matter to your long-term health. While these terms can be used to describe the orientation of your arms, wrists, and hands, they are most commonly used regarding your feet. For many people, the degree to which their feet […]
Sprain vs Fracture: Is Your Bone Broken?
If you’ve rolled your ankle or caught yourself with an outstretched arm, you may have done some Googling for symptoms of a sprain vs. fracture. But since both can cause acute pain, swelling, and bruising, it can be hard to tell whether you simply need to let it rest or if you’ll end up getting […]
Fibula Fracture: Types & Treatment
You may recall from high school anatomy that you have two long bones in your lower leg: the tibia and the fibula. A fibula fracture is when you break the thinner of those bones that runs along the outside of your leg, the fibula. You can suffer a fibula fracture from a forceful impact, a […]
Hallux Rigidus: A Stiff MTP Joint
Your toes are an easy thing to take for granted. But if you’re affected by a condition called hallux rigidus, you realize just how big a role these small digits play in your life. Hallux rigidus is the medical name for a stiff big toe or big toe arthritis. The word hallux refers to your […]
Nursemaid Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments
Picture this: You’re walking around the neighborhood hand-in-hand with your child. You cross the street and playfully pull them up over the curb by the hand. They cry out in pain. What possibly could have happened? If you’re a parent or caregiver for a child, you’ve certainly done this, and likely without any idea it […]
6 Ways to Treat Shoulder Bone Spurs
Bone spurs in your shoulders are growths that form when your shoulder bones rub against each other. Spurs in the shoulders may also develop due to degenerative joint conditions like arthritis or as a result of an injury. Sometimes, these bony growths cause pain or impact movement, but not always. Depending on how shoulder bone […]
How To Stop Back Spasms
Back spasms can be scary and frustrating. They often seem to come on out of nowhere, and it can be hard to tell if they’re a temporary annoyance or an indicator of a larger issue. Back spasms often feel like tight contractions in your muscles. They might make certain movements more difficult. You can treat […]
How to Heal a Hamstring Strain Fast
Many active individuals experience hamstring injuries and want to know how to heal a hamstring strain fast. The good news is that a minor muscle strain can heal in days with proper treatment, though more severe injuries can take much longer to heal. Basic Hamstring Anatomy The hamstring muscles are a group of three muscles […]