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Kyphosis is curvature of the spine that causes the top of the back to appear more rounded than normal.

While some degree of curvature is normal, a curve of more than 60 degrees is considered a sign of kyphosis.

Sometimes kyphosis does not cause any symptoms other than the back appearing abnormally curved or hunched. However, in some cases the condition causes back pain and stiffness, tenderness of the spine and tiredness.

Back pain can be particularly problematic in adults with kyphosis because the body has to compensate for the

What is Back pain

If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work days. In a large survey, more than a quarter of adults reported experiencing low back pain during the past 3 months.

Men and women are equally affected by low back pain, which can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a

What is knee swelling?

Knee swelling is sometimes referred to as “water on the knee.” The medical term for this condition is knee effusion. Water on the knee can result from an injury, chronic overuse, or disease.

See Knee Pain and Arthritis

Swelling in a knee joint may limit knee flexibility and function. For example, a person may find it difficult to fully bend or completely straighten a swollen knee, and the joint may naturally bend 15 to 25 degrees while the leg is at rest.1

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Arch pain(medically known as plantar pain)is a broad term many people use to describe pain in their muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, or nerves. All these components are connected to the bottom of the foot; therefore, damage to any one of these can cause pain on the bottom of the foot. This pain may only last for short time, but can progressively worsen if untreated. Most people who suffer from this pain are between the ages of 30 and 80, but many younger athletes are also susceptible, particularly those

Popping knee syndrome, subluxation and arthritis are some of the most common conditions which can result to knee popping. If you are seated for a long period in one position and move into a dynamic position, you will feel knee popping. Most people find this feeling really discomforting and very uncomfortable. The feeling comes with other discomforting pains especially in older people besides the actual popping sensation. These old men and women have also stated that they experience pains on all parts of the knee if not some. To understand

For those people who are experiencing a crackling sound in the neck as they make a movement, considering crepitus neck treatment is a good idea. Given the proximity of the crepitus to the auditory channels, the crunching noises are easily heard, and they can be a little distracting, especially in instances when you need to move your neck a lot. But the good news is the crepitus is not a chronic problem. Solutions do exist, though they will require your patience, as will be discussed later on. Neck

What is it? How is it treated?

What is a herniated disc?
The spine is made up of a series of connected bones called “vertebrae.” The disc is a combination of strong connective tissues which hold one vertebra to the next and acts as a cushion between the vertebrae. The disc is made of a tough outer layer called the “annulus fibrosus” and a gel-like center called the “nucleus pulposus.” As you get older, the center of the disc may start to lose water content, making the disc

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a hand and arm condition that causes numbness, tingling and other symptoms. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a pinched nerve in your wrist.

A number of factors can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome, including the anatomy of your wrist, certain underlying health problems and possibly patterns of hand use.

Bound by bones and ligaments, the carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway located on the palm side of your wrist. This tunnel protects a main nerve to your hand and the nine

Introduction

Sciatica is the name given to any sort of pain that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve.

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from the back of your pelvis, through your buttocks, and all the way down both legs, ending at your feet.

Sciatica Symptoms

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The most common symptom from sciatica is pain. Most people describe a deep, severe pain that starts low on one side of the back and then shoots down the buttock

1. What is a heel spur?

While the term heel spur may create the impression of a sharp bony projection on the bottom of the heel that pokes the bottom of our foot causing our pain. Painful heel spurs are actually a result of damage to the soft tissue at the bottom of the foot. While this may be confusing, we’ll try to explain.

Heel spurs is the more common name for a condition that is medically referred to as plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome. Plantar fasciitis is a