Neck problems may be a sign of some other underlying health problem Neck pain is a common occurrence in all individuals. It can range from minor sprains to major problems such as tears causing damage to soft tissues in the neck.  Overuse or injury can cause neck problems apart from everyday wear and tear. These problems can occur due to sprains or strains during involvement in recreational events, work-related responsibilities, or doing er ...

What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fascia is a tendon like structure running along the bottom of the feet starting from the heel. This fascia provides cushioning effect to the foot by acting like a rubber band. Damage to the fascia- plantar fasciitis is the commonest cause for pain in the heel and various synonyms are used to describe it like “jogger’s heel”, “heel spur”, “policeman’s heel” and &ld ...

Overview of Achilles tendon and its injuries Achilles tendon is a group of tough tissues that connect the heel bone to the muscles of the lower leg. It is the strongest tendon in the body since it bears the entire body weight of an individual. Many of our day to day activities like walking, running, jumping and standing on toes are totally dependent on the Achilles tendon. This tendon is capable of carrying three to twelve times the body weigh ...

The answer to this question can’t be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”; the circumstances and illnesses of the individual determine whether or not they should travel with all their medications as does the length of time they will be traveling.  One also has to consider that any prescription drug prescribed to that person must be kept in the vial in which it belongs in.    The Hypochondriac The ...

What is frozen shoulder/rotator cuff? The term rotator cuff is used to refer to the group of muscles and tendons (end portions of the muscles that connect them to the bone) in the shoulder region that helps to stabilize the shoulder joint. This group of muscles and tendons help in the regulation of the wide variety of movements possible at the shoulder joint. It also helps the bones of the shoulder joint to stay in their location enabling it t ...