Flip flops are a convenient way to keep your feet cool in the summertime. But not all flip flops are pain-free. When you choose a pair, see how they bend. If you can bend them in half, don’t buy them. They should only bend at the ball of the foot where your foot naturally ben...
Functional braces– these braces are worn after injury and are meant to give the injured knee support and prevent any new injury. They are less structured and won’t keep the knee in one position, however they do limit range of motion and are great after the initial injury is healed and ...
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Those vulnerable nerves are prone to being pinched within the narrowing channel inside the spine. When that happens, the familiar symptoms of lumbar stenosis are likely—numbness and pain in the lower extremities, and hurting in the low back that is often relieved when a person sits or bends f...
If you have a sore elbow, feel around where you are hurting. You will feel some ache and if your press harder, some sharp pain. You will also feel skin on top of a mass of muscle (Extensors) and maybe some harder tissue that is the tendon(s) connecting muscle to the bone of your...
continues to experience pain and irritation while using wax, there may be a problem with the braces and an orthodontist should inspect them. She can adjust the braces if necessary, remove damaged components that might be hurting the patient, and check for oral health problems like ulcers and ...
This condition is almost always treated conservatively and surgery should be considered only as a last resort. Below are some products that we recommend regularlyto our patients. They are also affiliate links so we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if your order from ...
There are many different types of posture support, including those that are worn on the body like braces and bras as well as...
It may sound like a cliche that one should live life as if every day was the last one, but I think we all go through life wasting time, money, wisdom and mostly lots of possibilities to learn and enjoy who we are and what we do. We often forget to be grateful for what was given...
Nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography (EMG) are tests performed to assess the health of nerves and muscles. A neurophysiologist stimulates specific nerves and muscles and studies the resulting activity to evaluate if the nerves and muscles