Category: Conditions

Introduction Cervicobrachial Neuralgia is a syndrome associated with the inflammation of the brachial plexus. The term ‘cervicobrachial’ means relating to the neck and arm, while the term ‘brachial neuralgia’ generally refers to the 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...

Better sleep and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is a pain that goes on for more than six months and fails to respond to conventional pain medication. Today, chronic pain is known to affect...

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Introduction Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is basically an umbrella term that refers to the group of vascular, neurological and musculoskeletal health effects associated with the use of vibrating tools. In...

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...

Sports Injuries – The Basics The term sports injury refers to the various kinds of injuries that occur during sports or exercise. Sport injuries normally occur because of: Poor training practices Improper equipment Lack...

Introduction Rotator cuff tear is a typical problem of the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder. The rotator cuff is a group of tendons that connects the four muscles of the upper shoulder to...

Introduction Torticollis, also known as wry neck, is a state of twisted neck, referring to the head being tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to another. The term torticollis is also...

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Introduction Tendonitis is an inflammation of the cord-like structure at a point where a muscle narrows down to join a bone. The structure, known as a tendon is a tough but flexible band of...