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25th September 2009
As we all know cycling is a superb way to increase your overall heart fitness. Although what you may not know is that over time the demands of cycling can cause muscly inequalities which can limit the body's capability to perform at peak level and signif... Read >
Author: Jeffrey Kline22nd September 2009
d) Incisional hernia:
These hernias are seen in operated sites. Due to improper suturing or sepsis the operated site becomes weak resulting in hernia.
e) Epigastric hernia:
Here the hearniation occures in the epigastrium. It is a rare type.
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Author: Damien Fowler21st September 2009
Introduction to Low Back Pain
Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or injury. Treatment can help you stay as active as possible, and it will help you understand that some continued or repeated back ... Read >
Author: sumit110th September 2009
Pain, although it may feel that way, doesn’t happen without a reason and there’s always a cause. You might be surprised to hear the most common upper back pain causes are related to either your muscles or your ligaments, and are very often due to a tr... Read >
Author: Cliff McLaughlin08th September 2009
Ten Top Tips on Saddle Fitting
1. Wither Clearance -The gullet of a saddle must clear the withers but not be so narrow as to pinch the horses back.
The ideal clearance needs to be 2-3 fingers between the saddle pommel (gullet) and horses withers. A... Read >
Author: Sarah Bell08th September 2009
Many articles regarding Lower Back Pain concentrate on providing statistics on prevalence which can certainly be very informative. However this article is intended to concentrate on the specifics of pain referral patterns as it relates to Back Pain. T... Read >
Author: stevemartin127th June 2009
This article reveals one of the major hidden causes of back pain, particularly lower back pain. This problem is a common reason why pain keeps coming back, even after physical treatments such as physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage.The underlying cause... Read >
Author: Andrew Powell, Chiropractor01st June 2009
I could list over forty abs exercises that you could start using a combination of today and in six months time you would be coming back to me saying that you still don't have a six pack. There is an obvious reason for this that most people ignore. It is s... Read >
Author: Etta Moncur15th May 2009
Several good designs are pending for bedding products like pillows and mattress pillow tops made from viscoelastic foam that has high air flow and employ support cores in the product design. This is for people for whom current pillows and tops may be "too... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th May 2009
Did you know that your chances of suffering with back pain at some point during your pregnancy are over 90%? It's an unfortunate statistic but most of us pregnant women will succumb to that deep aching pain that seems to just radiate throughout your lower... Read >
Author: Nisha Obaidullah27th April 2009
So, what's that thing called a cervical disk or a lumbar disk? For point of anatomy, the spine is divided in cervical spine, thoracic spine and lumbar spine.
The thoracic spine is your higher back, and it extends from T1 (thoracic one) to T12 (thoracic ... Read >
Author: backmd10th April 2009
Sciatica is the Latin word for "Pain down the back of the leg". It is a referred pain usually caused by trapping the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Sciatica is a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis for what is irritating the root of the nerve, causi... Read >
Author: Johnemman10th April 2009
Sciatica is the Latin word for "Pain down the back of the leg". It is a referred pain usually caused by trapping the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Sciatica is a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis for what is irritating the root of the nerve, causi... Read >
Author: Johnemman27th March 2009
Upper back pain is far less common than lower back pain. But it can still be very painful and frustrating. Usually the cause is some type of muscular irritation. However, herniated discs or other structural injuries can also lead to pain in the upper... Read >
Author: Kris Bickell09th January 2009
Women who consume Avandia (rosiglitazone) or Actos (pioglitazone) for their type 2 diabetes condition may be at an increased risk of bone fractures among their hips as well as other body parts, according to a study recently published in the Canadian Medic... Read >
Author: Legal28th December 2008
Physiotherapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis
by Jonathan Blood Smyth
Ankylosing spondylitis belongs to a group of disorders called the spondyloarthropathies, a group which also includes psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis and arthritis related to infl... Read >
Author: David Ravech08th December 2008
Those who complain of "moving all night" will find that their constant shifting may now be a changing of this new position from the right to the left side. And in all probability much of the restlessness will cease. Tossing in bed is so often a futile sea... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin01st December 2008
There has been much debate in recent years over the negative impacts that high heels can have on your body. Doctors shake their heads in dismay when women come to them with back problems, osteopaths tut, and the local newspaper's health section goes into ... Read >
Author: David Ravech29th November 2008
Lower Back Pain, affects both those unaccustomed to physical activity and regular exercisers.
The first step to understanding the various causes of low back pain is learning about the normal design anatomy of the tissues of this area. Important structu... Read >
Author: Aniruddha28th November 2008
Lower Back Pain, affects both those unaccustomed to physical activity and regular exercisers.
The first step to understanding the various causes of low back pain is learning about the normal design anatomy of the tissues of this area. Important struc... Read >
Author: Aniruddha27th November 2008
Lower Back Pain, affects both those unaccustomed to physical activity and regular exercisers.
The first step to understanding the various causes of low back pain is learning about the normal design anatomy of the tissues of this area. Important struc... Read >
Author: Aniruddha03rd November 2008
Back Pain, especially in the lower back (lumbar spine), is a problem that most people experience at some time in their lives. The muscles that support the spine are in constant use; even while simply sitting, the muscles are in use to keep one from fallin... Read >
Author: peterhutch23rd October 2008
A discectomy is an invasive surgical procedure that removes herniated disc material that is protruding into the spinal canal and pressing upon nerve tissue. This pressure can cause numbness, weakness, tingling, or mild to severe pain in the back and leg.... Read >
Author: Dan Raymond24th September 2008
Scoliosis is defined as curvature of the spine in the coronal (front view) plane. Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of spinal deformity confronting orthopedic surgeons. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is present in 2 to 4 percent of children be... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd August 2008
Suffering from intense back pain? Bearing with a lot of fatigue in your everyday life? You don’t know it, but you may be sitting everyday on the wrong kind of chair that is slowly but dangerously ruining your bones! If you want intense comfort and relie... Read >
Author: Mark13th August 2008
The successful Lumbar Puncture……Key points
• A calm environment
• A trained nurse to assist
• Careful explanation to patient of what to expect
• Spend time on positioning the patient properly
• Make sure you achieve cutaneous anaesthesi... Read >
Author: Raeburn24th July 2008
Any would -be ballerina suffers from the fear factor in developing big butts or big thighs instead of the long lean look. Especially if that shape runs in the family. Especially when human genetics are discussed as though no one can escape their fate.
... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton15th July 2008
Suffering from intense back pain? Bearing with a lot of fatigue in your everyday life? You don’t know it, but you may be sitting everyday on the wrong kind of chair that is slowly but dangerously ruining your bones! If you want intense comfort and relie... Read >
Author: Mark14th July 2008
Suffering from intense back pain? Bearing with a lot of fatigue in your everyday life? You don’t know it, but you may be sitting everyday on the wrong kind of chair that is slowly but dangerously ruining your bones! If you want intense comfort and relie... Read >
Author: Mark25th May 2008
How can you produce your best work if you are sitting in an uncomfortable chair?
Do you get niggling pains in you lower back? your neck? Or your shoulders?
Maybe its time to look more carefully at the chair you are sitting on. How is it designed?
F... Read >
Author: kneelsit25th May 2008
How can you produce your best work if you are sitting in an uncomfortable chair?
Do you get niggling pains in you lower back? your neck? Or your shoulders?
Maybe its time to look more carefully at the chair you are sitting on. How is it designed?
For... Read >
Author: kneelsit21st May 2008
If you closely analyze your day, you will realize that most of us, including you of course, spend a major chunk of the day in office. Regular working hours have stretched well beyond the concept of a 9-5 job and now spending almost 10 to 12 hours in offic... Read >
Author: matt11th April 2008
A guide for doctors in training
Key points
A calm environment
A trained nurse to assist
Careful explanation to patient of what to expect
Spend time on positioning the patient properly
Make sure you achieve cutaneous anaesthesia
Remember the 6 ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd April 2008
The medical studies are alarming: during their lives, most people are affected by lower back pain. This medical condition is responsible for more incapacity and sick leave than any other is. Check out the fact:
• Eight out of ten have suffered or wil... Read >
Author: Raphaelo01st April 2008
Because of pain and a lack of understanding of their condition, sciatica sufferers may make some costly long-term mistakes when it comes to handling their problem.
The first mistake is rushing into a surgery. Although the vast majority of surgeons are... Read >
Author: George Bestsecks01st April 2008
Sciatica (often misspelled as "syatica" or "psyatica") is pain that results from irritation of one of the sciatic nerves (one on the right and one on the left), and includes pain in the hip and buttock area that may extend partially or all the way down th... Read >
Author: George Bestsecks28th March 2008
Sciatica and piriformis syndrome can seem quite similar, parularly in terms of symptoms, and this similarity in how they feel has caused considerable confusion for doctors and patients alike. Some individuals have stated that they are actually the same t... Read >
Author: George Bestsecks27th March 2008
Chronic back pain patients focus on the issue of control. As discussed previously, chronic back pain can lead to a diminished ability to engage in a variety of activities such as work, recreational pursuits, and interaction with family members and friends... Read >
Author: peterhutch27th March 2008
Chronic back pain patients focus on the issue of control. As discussed previously, chronic back pain can lead to a diminished ability to engage in a variety of activities such as work, recreational pursuits, and interaction with family members and frien... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th February 2008
Although upper back pain is not a very common spinal disorder, it can cause significant discomfort and pain when it does occur. The most common causes of upper back pain are muscular irritation (myofascial pain) and joint dysfunction.
Back problems ... Read >
Author: Peter sams22nd February 2008
Back Pain and Obesity
Dr. Michael Berke, D.C.
MassageMaster.net, L.L.C.
According to the American Obesity Association, approximately 65 percent of adult Americans (about 127 million) are categorized as being overweight or obese. The truth is that... Read >
Author: Dr. Michael Berke19th February 2008
Introduction to Low Back Pain
• Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or injury. Treatment can help you stay as active as possible, and it will help you understand that some continued or repeated b... Read >
Author: Peter sams11th February 2008
On average, symptoms will only happen on one side of the body.
This is a very common form of back pain, however the term sciatica actually applies to a set of symptoms rather than the diagnosis of what is irritating the nerve.
Causes
The cause of sci... Read >
Author: webnox11th February 2008
Would it surprise you to know that an estimated 80% of people in the Western world suffer from low back pain in varying degrees. For many of them, physical therapy has become one of the most common methods effective in helping back pain. Many people surp... Read >
Author: Fred Farah23rd January 2008
At some stage in life, statistics tells us every single one of us will have some form of back pain. It could be as a result of injury or it could be as a result of other factors. Either way, for anyone experiencing chronic back pain, all they want is to b... Read >
Author: Matt Canham20th January 2008
By far the most common type of injury I see in auto accident cases is the typical "whiplash" injury. The term refers to the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the neck and back following traumatic insult. In the case of auto accidents, it most ofte... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law14th November 2007
Paralysis describes the loss of muscle function, which leads to loss of feeling in the affected area. Paralysis can be complete, partial and affect either one or both sides of the body. Paralysis can be extremely difficult to come to terms with; your ever... Read >
Author: Helen14th November 2007
Many jobs these days require people to sit down for long periods of time. Office jobs are nice, but they can be hard on your back and posture. You should consider this when choosing the next chair for your office.The first question most people have when i... Read >
Author: GeorgiaTemple05th November 2007
Being fairly common in both young adults and older people, bulging disc can affect just about anyone. Most times they are not a cause for panic and are often discovered by accident while having another medical problem examined. Abnormalities, such as bu... Read >
Author: Robert Langard02nd November 2007
There are two main types of low back pain, mechanical type pain and compressive type pain.The result of inflammation caused by irritation or injury to the disc, the facet joints, the ligaments or the muscles of the back is mechanical type back pain. Disc... Read >
Author: Robert Langard21st October 2007
Taking good care of your back is important in order to prevent back pains and other injuries from occurring. Here are some ways in caring for your back. Lift properly. When attempting to lift any type of weight from the floor, lift with your legs with the... Read >
Author: Margo25th September 2007
The spine is made up of a series of bones connecting to each other commonly known as the vertebrae. The lumbar disc acts as a cushion between each bone of the vertebra, made up of strong connecting tissue. The lumbar disc has a hard exterior with a soft g... Read >
Author: Pkorbs24th August 2007
Herniated disc treatment greatly varies from patient to patient and case to case basis. Treatments may either be aggressive or conservative. Though, the usual approach of a herniated disc treatment is to have it the moderate and non-invasive way. After... Read >
Author: Adam20th July 2007
It is really sad to see how our irregular lifestyle can wreck havoc with our lives and most of us do not even realize it till it’s too late. This leads to mental stress, relationship problems with close ones and a hoard of lifestyle diseases that often ... Read >
Author: matt09th April 2007
What is back pain? or lower back pain.Low back pain can be delicate or prolonged knock out complaint. For many, it may be a constant disorder that flares up infrequently for a few days or , then becomes more manageable again. It will shape most at some st... Read >
Author: krish09th April 2007
What is back pain? or lower back pain.Low back pain can be delicate or prolonged knock out complaint. For many, it may be a constant disorder that flares up infrequently for a few days or , then becomes more manageable again. It will shape most at some ... Read >
Author: krish26th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Sue Bektas
Osteoarthritis, which is also called degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, is a disease that results from the breakdown and loss of cartilage in joints, like the knees, hips and wrists. The cartilage is a c... Read >
01st February 2007
What is Sciatica?
The longest nerve in your body, the sciatic nerve runs from your pelvis through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. It divides into the tibial and peroneal nerves at the level of your knees. The sciatic nerve controls many o... Read >
Author: debbie shimadry26th January 2007
Loss of bone mass, or osteoporosis, is something we all face as we age. Other factors besides age such as low calcium intake, use of certain medications, menopause and smoking contribute to osteoporosis. The normal exercise prescription is to partici... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th April 2006
Does smoking cause low back pain? Recent study on smoking and low back pain offers new insights A new study strengthens the link between smoking and lower back pain, and also sheds light on the causes of degenerative lumbar spine problems.
The study on... Read >
Author: Brian Kennet25th April 2006
Sciatica is not a specific disease, instead it is a condition characteristic of several different diseases. Simply put, it is a mild to intense pain in the left or right leg. Sciatica is caused by a compression of one or more of the five sets of nerve roo... Read >
Author: Liana Mirkin01st April 2006
Scoliosis is a condition in which a person has side-to-side spinal curves in addition to the normal curves through which the lower portion of the human back curves inwards. Standing upright cannot cure these side-to-side curves. Some of the bones of a per... Read >
Author: Saurabh Jain19th February 2006
Staging and Grading
Once the diagnosis of prostate cancer has
been made the disease has to be staged and
graded. The stage refers to the extent and
spread of the disease while the grade refers
to the nature (aggressiveness) of the
particular tumor... Read >
Author: Fritz Frei01st February 2006
The diagnosis of prostate cancer can be made on
clinical suspicion of the disease, following
screening, or as an incidental finding during
transurethral resection for suspected benign
disease (TURP).
Clinically suspected prostate cancer Prostate
... Read >
Author: Fritz Frei
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