De Quervain tenosynovitis affects the two tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. The repetitive movements of the hand...

The Spine has natural curves. These curves are responsible for the normal posture of the body. However, excessive curvature can...

It is a general term used to describe various symptoms that are concentrated in the neck area such as: stiffness,...

Tendonitis is an inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. These cords are called tendons. The...

Sprain Sprain is the rupture of the muscle fibers from either too strong contraction, over stretching or from a direct...

It is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune and progressive disease of the joints, which causes pain, swelling and stiffness. There may...

It is a condition of unknown etiology where the sheath that covers the nerves, the myelin, is destroyed and the...

Acupuncture is effective in treating pain and can even be twice as effective as the best analgetic drug therapy for...

Stretches are exercises designed to develop muscle flexibility, elasticity and joint flexibility. It is important to stretch all muscle groups....

It is the syndrome in which the muscles or tendons of the lower abdominal wall weaken. The location of the...

Fatigue fracture A stress fracture occurs when force is exerted on a particular point of the bone, persistently and for...

Pain with change of weather: The pain that occur is usually either from arthritis or from different post-traumatic conditions and...

Respiratory physical therapy is a technique that through a series of chest clearing techniques, along with exercises, teaches the patient...

A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries. Anyone can suffer a meniscus tear, but athletes and...

The inflammation process is an important stage in healing. But when the inflammation is prolonged then it can cause discomfort...

It is called the traumatic tear (cross section) of various ligaments of the joint, but without fracture of the bones....

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, is a distinct clinical condition, with main characteristics of sudden or gradual...

Impingement syndrome is an overuse shoulder injury. It is created by the friction of the rotator cuff tendons with the...

The myofascial trigger point or trigger point is a hypersensitive point in the muscle, which is characterized as active when...

It is damage to the facial nerve which is responsible for the mobility of the facial muscles. The most common...

The plantar fascia is a bundle of fibers that connects the lower surface of the heel to the metatarsals. It...

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tunnel becomes narrowed or when the tissue surrounding the tendons swells, putting pressure on...

It is a syndrome characterized by diffuse musculoskeletal pain, tenderness and other general symptoms such as sleep and emotional disturbance....