Category: Conditions

Sternal Pain

Introduction Sternal pain is an acute or chronic pain or discomfort felt in the region of sternum and the associated structures. The first seven ribs attached to the sternum or the breastbone in the...

Osteoarthritis in the Foot

Osteoarthritis in the Foot Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is also known as the degenerative joint disease or wear and tear arthritis. In the condition of osteoarthritis, the...

Viscous Cycle for Back Pain

Viscous Cycle for Back Pain The Basics Back pain is the second-most common neurological ailment in the United States, next to headache. Research shows that Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on...

Sprains

Sprains Ligaments are the strong tissues found around joints and part of their purpose is to connect the bones together, in addition to giving support to the joints. Ligaments can be overstretched as a...

Bladder Pain

Introduction Bladder pain is defined as the pain that emanates from the urinary bladder. The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen. It stores urine, the liquid waste produced by the kidney,...

Tendinopathy and Tendon Injury

Tendinopathy and Tendon Injury Introduction Tendinopathy is defined as a medical condition characterised by a painful or a torn tendon. The term tendinopathy is commonly used as a collective term for tendonitis and tendinosis....

Oral Pain

What is Oral Pain? Oral Pain is typically defined as a pain in the mouth or the oral area. In the medical jargon, the term ‘oral pain’ refers to a cluster of clinical problems...