A pinched nerve happens when there is compression or pressure placed on a nerve that results to pain and discomfort. A pinched nerve in the hip happens when the area is overstretched or compressed in the mid-section of the body. This area makes numerous body movements and any injury in the hip can cause severe […]
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Overview In most cases, when a person has a broken arm or wrist is the result of a fall of a collision of some sort. In most cases, adults can expect it to take six to eight weeks to heal. While children are going to take less time to heal. Fractures are cracks or breaks
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A stiff neck involves tenderness and difficulty moving the neck particularly when turning the head sideways. A stiff neck causes headache, pain in the neck, shoulder pain and arm pain. It causes the person to turn the entire body as opposed to the neck when turning sideways or backwards. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7FZ4v8_WpI” width=”220″] What are the
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A quadriceps contusion is due to a traumatic blow or a deep bruise to the anterior, lateral or medial part of the thigh. The contusion is caused by an external force that damages the muscle. The thigh and the large muscles located in the front of thigh are called quadriceps muscles. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfMjnYjIbtY” width=”220″] Quadriceps
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Whiplash is a common injury involving the neck of a person following a strong acceleration and deceleration that can cause uncontrolled, strong forward and backward movement of the head and neck that is usually due to vehicular accidents. Whiplash injury involves damage to the structure of bones and soft tissue. In most cases, “whiplash-associated injuries”
A pinched nerve happens when there is excessive pressure placed on a nerve or roots of the nerve by nearby structures such as the cervical discs, tight muscles and bone spurs. A pinched nerve in the neck and other areas of the body causes severe pain. It prevents the affected person from performing normal daily
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An elbow lump is an abnormal protrusion or bump found within the elbow joint or on the surface of the elbow and can be caused by an injury or blow to the elbow. Elbow lumps are due to inflammation or swelling, poor healing of a broken bone, a skin growth such as a cyst or
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Lockjaw is an informal word used to describe the inability to open the mouth fully because of the spasm of the muscles around the temporomandibular joint. It is a term used interchangeably with tetanus. Tetanus or lockjaw is a condition caused by the bacteria known as Clostridium tetani. The incidence of the condition has decreased
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As a common exercise problem, shin splints basically refer to the pain on the interior edge of the shinbone or tibia. Shin splints usually develop after a physical activity and often linked with running. Any rigorous sports activity can also cause shin splints, particularly if the individual starts a fitness program. There are simple steps
Skull fractures are breaks in the continuity of the integrity of the skull which is caused by a forceful trauma. It may occur with or without damage to the brain tissue. Skull fractures can be further classified as simple, comminuted, depressed, or basilar.