Night Splint As a Cure for Achilles Tendinosis
The Achilles tendon connects both the heel bone and the calf muscle, which allows for the full range of foot movement. Physical overexertion of the Achilles tendon can be caused by many things, but a...
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Recovery for Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is the irritation or inflammation of the sciatic nerve where it runs through the piriformis muscle, deep in the buttocks. Piriformis syndrome is diagnosed during a physical exam.
View ArticleDMSO Pain Remedies
Dimethylsufoxide (DMSO) is a slightly oily liquid that has a mild garlic odor. It's used on sprained ankles, pulled muscles, dislocated joints, and even simple fractures to relieve pain and reduce...
View ArticlePlantar Fasciitis Wrapping Stabilization Procedures
When that first step out of bed in the morning results in a sharp, stabbing pain, there's a good chance you're facing plantar fasciitis. The foot pain and soreness that accompany plantar fasciitis can...
View ArticleExercises for Achilles Tendon Partial Rupture
The Achilles is a sensitive yet vital tendon in the back of the heel that under certain circumstances is prone to painful and severe injury. These injuries can come in the form of ruptures, both...
View ArticleHow to Heal Peroneal Tendonitis at Home
Peroneal tendonitis is inflammation of the peroneal tendons, which connect the lower outside calf muscles to the outside of the foot. The problem tends to come up in racket sports, basketball, skiing...
View ArticleHow to Manage a Reoccuring Dislocated Shoulder
The shoulder is the most mobile and flexible joint in the human body, which also makes it the most vulnerable to injury. Once a shoulder has been dislocated, it is prone to repeated dislocations. The...
View ArticleBursitis of the Elbow Cured With Vitamin B
The bursa is a small sac filled with fluid that operates as a gliding surface in order to reduce friction between bodily tissues. Bursitis is a condition that happens as a result of irritation or...
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Chondromalacia Knee Pain
Chondromalacia is knee pain that results from the irritation and inflammation of the cartilage on the back of the patella (knee cap) rubbing against the knee joint behind it.
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Outside Knee Pain
Pain on the outside of the knee is known as lateral knee pain. A common cause of lateral knee pain is a condition termed iliotibial band syndrome, also known as iliotibial band friction syndrome.
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Pulled Knee Muscle Treatment
A pulled or strained muscle can be a painful and debilitating injury, especially around the knee. When a muscle is stretched too far, it can tear or damage muscle fibers, or “pull the muscle.” Swelling...
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Hip Flexor Injury Treatments
Hip flexor injury is caused by acute trauma, poor strength and flexibility, or sometimes weak muscles in the lower abdomen, which minimizes stability of the pelvis. It can be treated at home with some...
View ArticlePlantar Fasciitis Toe Pain
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a band of tissue that stretches across the arch of the foot from the ball of the foot to the heel. The inflammation can be due to an...
View ArticleExercises for Hamstring Injuries
Your hamstrings play a major role in activities such as jumping, pedaling, running and walking. They are the muscles located along the back of your leg that allow your knee to bend. Recuperating from a...
View ArticleWhy Does My Achilles Tendon Hurt?
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It is located in the heel, where the heel and the calf bone connect, and is named after a Greek mythological character Achilles whose only spot of...
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AC Joint Injury Exercises
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is located at the top of the shoulder, and straining it is painful. An athlete strains this joint when he separates his shoulder, damaging or tearing the capsule of the...
View ArticleStretching Exercises for a Pulled Hamstring
Your hamstrings are the muscles that extend along the back of your leg. They are the muscles that allow you to bend your knees and perform other activities such as running, walking, pedaling and...
View ArticleNatural Cures for Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow can be most commonly found in athletes who play tennis and other sports that use a racquet. But the ailment isn't exclusively sports-related. Tennis elbow is a sore and tender elbow, and...
View ArticleTendonitis Pain Relief
Tendonitis refers to pain in the joints or tendons caused by inflammation. Achilles tendonitis, at the intersection of the heel and the calf bone, is the most common form of tendonitis. Tendonitis can...
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Treatment for Knee Effusion
Knee effusion, also known as "water on the knee", is a condition in which the body reacts to injury or infection by causing fluid to rush to the area, causing painful swelling. Sometimes the swelling...
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