Acute Lower Back Pain
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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...
Musculoskeletal injury and other disorders associated with computer/ information technology (IT) usage
Musculoskeletal injury and other disorders associated with computer/ information technology (IT) usage If you spend prolonged periods of time working with computers and IT, including home computer users and individuals using IT in the...
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Osteoarthritis in the Hip Introduction Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis caused by the breakdown and loss of cartilage of a joint. Research shows that almost 10 million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis. Individuals...
Causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Fibromyalgia) Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) (Fibromyalgia) is typically defined as a chronic local or regional musculoskeletal disorder, involving a single muscle or a muscle group. The pain associated...
Trigger Points
Trigger Points Introduction Trigger points are typically defined as hyperirritable spots present in the skeletal muscle. Also known as muscle knots, these points are like tight nodules located in skeletal muscles that produce sensations...
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...
