Muscle pain: Muscle pain or myalgia (myo=muscle +algia=pain) is a common complaint and may be due to overuse (mild trauma) or associated with the generalized aches and pain of an infection. Muscles may also become inflamed for a variety of reasons (myositis: myo= muscle + itis=inflammatio...
The purpose of this article is to provide you with some basic information regarding your body. Most of you have had minor aches and pains, while others may have experienced, unfortunately, more severe injuries. It’s easy to understand when we have a fall or trip and land funny on our kn...
On the macro plane, I worried about mankind as a whole. My heart aches for all who have been struck by this disease. Those who are in fear for their health or those that they love. Those who have lost their lives or those that they love. We can’t even mourn properly. Being unable...
Associate Professor Kavurma urged women not to ignore symptoms: "Pay attention to aches and pains in your calves when walking or at rest. Ask your GP how likely it is that you have PAD. Women tend to keep going and attribute sore legs to having a busy life. They need to stop and list...
Try cold first. Keep ice packs in the freezer and, at the first sign of trouble, wrap your ice packs in a towel and apply to the aches. Getting up and standing on the cold floor can help. Even standing in the tub and letting the faucet run cold water over your legs can make a ...
The shin or lower leg includes everything between the knee and ankle, and is a prime spot for aches and pains due to the high-impact nature of our favorite activity. But before we get into the most common lower leg injuries for runners, here’s a quick anatomy refresher. The tibia (...