The Basics of Paresthesia Paresthesia is the name given to a very common issue that consists of the tingling sensation that we often get on an extremity due to nerve decompressing after being compressed for a while. This can happen, for example when we sit with our legs crossed, or … Continue reading →

What Everyone Should Know About Low Back Pain Low back pain is a very common issue in all kinds of patients, athletes, kids, adults. All groups of people are prone to it regardless of their daily physical activities and their intensity. There are many kinds of factors that can cause … Continue reading →

Cyclist’s Palsy or Handlebar Syndrome Many kinds of injuries can be developed by cycling. This is a sport that requires holding a curved position for certain periods while applying pressure to the joints. In the case of cyclist’s palsy, it refers to the discomfort caused by the pressure applied especially … Continue reading →

Herniated Disc: Causes, Prevention Methods, and Treatment Before going over how a herniated disc happens, it is key to understand what the role of the disc is in the structure of the spine. The discs are placed in-between the vertebrae. They fulfill the role of cushioning these bones and keeping … Continue reading →

Office Chairs and Back Pain Generally, sitting on a chair for long periods can cause back pain due to the stress applied to the back which almost unaware can make us adopt a hunched position where we curve our back and neck to the front to release some pressure from … Continue reading →

Are Abs Bad for your Back? Abs is how we commonly refer to abdominal exercises. These are typically resistance exercises that can strengthen the core of the body, where abdominal muscles are located. These muscles work supporting and allowing movement in the upper body while acting as a barrier that … Continue reading →

Can you Naturally Correct Hunched Shoulders? There are many examples of bad posture, hunched shoulders are probably the most common one since we commonly hold that position while texting or working on a computer. It is characterized by the positioning of the neck and the head slightly to the front, … Continue reading →

Coccyx Injury? Here’s What You Should Know The coccyx is the last part at the bottom of the spine, this bone is also known as the tailbone. It is located right after the sacrum and due to its shape and its anatomy, it can be a very delicate area in … Continue reading →

Achilles’ Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment The Achilles tendon goes from the calf to the heel bone connecting the plantaris, the gastrocnemius, and the soleus muscles which surround this area and are attached to the heel bone. When this tendon becomes inflamed, this is what is known as Achilles’ tendinitis. … Continue reading →

Fibromyalgia: What you Should know About this Mysterious Condition  Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that consists of widespread pain in the muscles and other tissues of the body. There are still many unsolved questions about how this condition works. So far, there are not any specific tests that can be … Continue reading →