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Exercise has long been associated with better sleep and it seems reasonable to assume most elite athletes are good sleepers—after all, their job is to exercise and recover. However, many athletes fail to clear the bar when it comes to getting enough sleep.
A frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years. The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.
Carpal tunnel surgery can help relieve hand pain, numbness, and weakness by cutting a ligament to ease pressure on the median nerve.
Every year, more than 3.5 million U.S. kids are treated for sports-related injuries. The most common injuries include sprained ankles, broken bones, concussions, torn or stretched ligaments and broken or loose teeth. Even though kids are young and strong, their bodies can suffer wear and tear just like adults do. In fact, young people are even more prone to sports injuries because their bodies are still growing.
The P.O.L.I.C.E. principle may be the new way to ice and otherwise treat a musculoskeletal injury, such as a sprain or strain. The acronym stands for the five steps involved: protection, optimal loading, ice, compression, and elevation. One thing it's missing? Rest, a component of the long-used R.I.C.E. method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Some healthcare practitioners now consider P.O.L.I.C.E. an advanced and favored approach.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that develops when the median nerve—a major nerve that controls movement and sensation in the hand and fingers—becomes compressed or pinched. Specifically, this nerve supplies sensations to your thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. As a result, you can experience symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and fingers.
The infraspinatus muscle works alongside three other rotator cuff muscles to stabilize and move the shoulder. This triangular-shaped structure primarily externally rotates the arm. This means it rotates the arm toward the outside of the body. It also assists with moving the scapula (shoulder blade) when your shoulder joint is fixed (not moving). Occasionally, repetitive movements or other disorders can cause pain in this muscle.
When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion happens, which in some cases can lead to lasting impacts on motor and cognitive skills needed to keep athletes at the top of their game.
Side sleeping comes with many benefits. It keeps your airways open, which minimizes snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. The potential drawback? You might experience shoulder pain from sleeping on your side because you’re putting weight on one shoulder for several hours.
A hundred here. A thousand there. No matter how many – or how few – steps you take, there's probably a study linking some health outcome to your daily total.
Massage and exercise can be effective in relieving pain, stiffness, numbness, and tingling caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Techniques like myofascial release and trigger point therapy are commonly used by physical therapists and may help ease pain without the need for medications or surgery.
Patients who sustained Achilles tendon ruptures while playing pickleball benefit from surgical fixation, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.
Research shows tennis may extend lifespan and improve heart health, bone strength, mobility, and social connection. While injuries, cost, and access can be drawbacks, experts agree that tennis provides broad health benefits.
Inner elbow pain pain often stems from overuse and repetitive stress. It can sometimes develop in response to injury or inflammation, such as medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) or arthritis.
The deltoid is a large muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion. Pain in this area may be due to issues like overuse or injury.
Sprained ankles can be very painful, and severe sprains can require months of recovery. However, a person can take several steps at home to help speed their healing and reduce the risk of re-injury.
Pain between the shoulder blades is often due to muscle strain, which may result from lifting heavy objects, poor posture, or overuse. Other health issues can cause upper back pain, though, including acid reflux, disc problems, gall bladder disorders, or even a heart attack. Different disorders will cause different types of pain.
Cycling is a low impact activity that can offer a variety of health benefits to older adults. Certain bicycle features and safety tips can enhance the experience.
Thigh pain can be a symptom of a muscle strain, fracture, or nerve injury. Acute trauma or joint injuries can cause pain, swelling, bruising, and discomfort with walking or doing stairs. Thigh pain can also occur due to chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease causing nerve compression, or muscle infection.
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the superior (upper) portion of the shoulder joint, comprised of the distal (furthest from the center of the body) portion of the collar bone (clavicle) and the acromion process of your shoulder blade (scapula). Problems here can lead to loss of shoulder motion, pain, and difficulty performing tasks that require the use of your arm.
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