A foot callus is a common condition that most people have. It occurs as a result of constant friction and pressure being exerted on a section of the foot. Extreme pressure then causes the skin cells to die and create a very hard shielding surface.

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by all-over body pain and fatigue. Specific tender points on the body are especially painful, and individuals with fibromyalgia may have pain in the their muscles, tendons and ligaments. In addition, fibromyalgia suffers often suffer from sleeping problems.

Back strain, or a pulled back muscle, usually is not serious and will resolve on its own if treated properly. Pulled muscles are the most frequent cause of back pain, and lower back pain in particular. A muscle that has been pulled has been over-stretched or torn and has become inflamed as part of t

Wrist pain and dysfunction can occur through overuse, injury or structural changes resulting from degenerative conditions such as arthritis. Wrist physiotherapy exercises are dependent on the nature of the problem, pain symptoms and dysfunction experienced. They are utilized to regain range of motio

As any runner will tell you, it is not easy to cure athletes foot. This is because athletes have to keep their shoes on for a long while, and have to go for a long while sweating and puffing. Washing or laundering shoes is almost always out of the question, and buying more shoes can tax heavily on b

Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin found on the toes and bottom or sides of the feet, respectively. This is a natural skin reaction to pressure from shoes, the ground, and the bones underneath the skin. Essentially, the skin begins to thicken it's top layer to form a sort of armor t

A new review takes a look at recent RCTs concerning arthroscopically performed shoulder and wrist interventions.

About Tailbone InjuriesThe tailbone, known by the medical community as the coccyx, is located at the end of the spinal column. The tailbone is well protected in the body and not easily prone to severe injury. Tailbone injuries usually result from a fall or impact during sports. A fall...

There are expensive footwear particularly running shoes of the athletes that are designed with shock-proof insoles and cushions to support the foot's arch, but most of them do not have the needed auxiliary support to aid the user with foot, knee and back pains. That is why orthotic inserts such

Rotator cuff treatment may include physical therapy, anti-inflammatory pain medications, cortisone injections, and surgery.

Your bicep is the muscle in your upper arm that, when contracted, results in your elbow bending. A tear in the bicep muscle most often occurs when you are lifting weights using improper form, but overworking the muscle in any way can lead to a tear. A torn bicep muscle is a painful and serious injur

Pampering your feet should be made a routine, especially when your feet are the most neglected parts of your body. Without healthy feet, it would be impossible to go about your daily life and explore the world.

Joint pain is caused by many illnesses and conditions. It can also be caused by allergies. Your reaction to food, the environment or a drug can trigger your immune system to work overtime. The result is inflammation. The inflammation can affect your joints as well as any other area of your body. The

Visceral muscle, also known as smooth muscle, refers to the circular patterned muscles located in the interior walls of the blood vessels, the bronchioles in the lungs, or other hollow organ structures such as the GI tract.

What is Scoliosis?Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine. It can occur on its own or as the result of another medical problem such as cerebral palsy or arthritis. This condition is most commonly diagnosed in adolescent females, substantially less so in adolescent males...

Fitness & Bone Health For Women: The Skeletal Risk of Overtraining

Aside from walking and sleeping, one of the other routine activities you may struggle with while in a cast is bathing. Not only do you need to prevent your cast from getting wet, but you also need to maintain your balance while doing so. While you may consider just washing up to avoid the hassle of

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a huge advance in orthopedic medicine. It allows doctors to do far more complex procedures with far fewer complications and less overall recovery time. For those without medical insurance, the necessity of arthroscopic knee surgery can be intimidating. Knowing the averag

Could implementing an aquatic exercise program prove beneficial to post-menopausal women with knee OA? A new study will investigate.