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Thinking you are not a runner because your stamina breaks down while running is common for most people who do not work out or actively run. Probably, wondering what can be the benefits of running. There are many reasons to go running; once you learn about them, you’ll surely want to consider them. Not a …
If you think a writer’s cramp is when someone is only writing or using/holding a pen. You are probably right; however, as the name suggests, it is not just confined to writing. A writer’s cramp is a focal dystonia that causes involuntary movements. It is a neurologic disorder in which the brain sends incorrect information …
While working on computers, we often get tired, stretch our hands, and crack our knuckles. It is a common habit while you are at something for long hours. You may start doing it without putting any thought into it. However, you may not even realize how that one-time thing became your daily habit. Have you …
If you experience aching pain from joints and muscles, then doctors often turn to hot and cold therapy for treatment. When you experience an acute wrist sprain, the doctor may recommend cold therapy, or if you have stiffness caused by arthritis, then you may be asked to try heat therapy. Heat and cold treatments are …
If you play tennis, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll end up with a tennis elbow. The condition can happen to anyone with repeated wrist and arm usage. It causes inflammation of the tendons that join forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow—also called lateral elbow pain or lateral epicondylitis. The condition can affect around …
These days we use smartphones a lot. Be it working from home, reading news, using social media, communicating with friends and family, zoom meetings, etc. Research suggests that the covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in phone usage, and messaging has become popular more than ever. According to last year’s study, people spend around …
These days we use smartphones a lot. Be it working from home, reading news, using social media, communicating with friends and family, zoom meetings, etc. Research suggests that the covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in phone usage, and messaging has become popular more than ever. According to last year’s study, people spend around …
If you think you have to play golf to experience the pain and tenderness of the golfer’s elbow, then you are wrong! Several muscles connect and come together in your elbow to perform everyday functions. You can flex your arms and wrist with the help of these muscles. Golfer’s elbow is also called medial epicondylitis, …
Do you often end up putting your weight on your wrist? If there is too much stress on your wrists, it might impact your elbows, shoulders, and neck. It means you are putting yourself at a higher risk of an injury. Sprains and fractures from sudden injuries often cause wrist pain. It can be caused …
Suppose you are an athlete or physically active person who likes to play sports, run, or simply someone who easily slips on stairs and injures yourself; the doctor can recommend a form of support depending on the severity. If you have a foot, ankle, or lower leg injury, walking boots can help provide stability to …
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