Pelvic Floor The pelvic floor is made up of several muscles, ligaments and tissues that surround the pelvic bone and support that rectum like a sling. The muscles attach to the front, back, and sides of the bone, as well as to the lowest part of the spine, called the sacrum. Both men and women have a pelvic floor. In women, the pelvic floor is the muscles, ligaments, connective tissues and nerves that support the bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum and help these pelvic organs function. In men, the pelvic floor includes the muscles, tissues and nerves that support the bladder, rectum and ot ..read more

The thoracic outlet is basically a small area, the space between your collarbone and your first rib & vertebrae. Thoracic outlet syndrome is a group of disorders that occur when blood vessels or nerves compressed in thoracic outlet are entrapped or compressed. Figure: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Anatomy of the Thoracic Outlet Figure: Thoracic Outlet The structures most commonly compromised in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome are: subclavian artery subclavian vein lower roots of the brachial plexus (bundle of nerves supplying the upper body and arms)  Causes Injuries: Whiplash, physical ..read more

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by sudden movement of head. It is commonly happened during car driving because of rear-end car accidents. But whiplash can also result from sports accidents, physical abuse and other types of traumas such as a fall. Cause: Whiplash injury happens due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip. Symptoms: These are the most common symptoms of whiplash: Neck pain Neck stiffness Shoulder pain Dizziness Pain on arm or hand Numbness in fingers Ringing in ears Blurred vision Concentration problems or memory problems ..read more

What is Motor Neuron Disease? The motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are a group of progressive neurological disorders that destroy cells that control essential muscle activity such as speaking, walking, breathing, and swallowing.  Normally, messages from nerve cells in the brain (called upper motor neurons) are transmitted to nerve cells in the brain stem and spinal cord (called lower motor neurons) and from them to particular muscles.  When there are disruptions in these signals, the result can be gradual muscle weakening, wasting away, and uncontrollable twitching (c ..read more

 Morton’s neuroma is a thickening of the tissue that surrounds the small nerve leading to the toes. It occurs as the nerve passes under the ligament connecting metatarsal bones in the forefoot (front part of the foot).  Morton’s neuroma most frequently develops between the third and fourth toes. It often occurs in response to irritation, trauma, or excessive pressure, and is more common in women.    Causes The exact cause is unknown. Doctors believe the following may play a role in the development of this condition: Wearing tight shoes and high heels Abnormal positioning o ..read more

The tarsal tunnel is located on the inside of the ankle, and is formed by the ankle bones and the band of ligaments that stretches across the foot. Many of the blood vessels, nerves and tendons that provide movement and flexibility to the foot travel through the tarsal tunnel. Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it travels through the tarsal tunnel. Compression of the posterior tibial nerve can cause pain, tingling or numbness in the foot. Symptoms of Tarsal tunnel Syndrome: People with tarsal tunnel syndrome may experience pain, nu ..read more

Hundreds of athletes sustain acute injuries everyday which can be treated safely at home using the P.R.I.C.E treatment. An acute sports injury is one in which there is a specific mechanism of injury (hit by ball, plant and twist, collision with opponent) and an immediate onset of symptoms including swelling, pain, bleeding, and possible deformity. A number of types of sports injuries can be considered acute including:• Sprains (injury to ligaments) • Strains (injury to muscles) • Contusions (bruise) • Subluxation (partial dislocation that reduces itself) • Dislocation • Fractures If there are ..read more

Sitting at a desk all day can cause musculoskeletal problem: A new survey reveals that 74 percent of office workers experience pain a few times a week or more while sitting at their desks. Additionally, more 70 percent of respondents endured back pain and more than half felt eyestrain or headaches in the last 3 years. Nearly 10 percent of workers, meanwhile, experience pain all day long while sitting at their desks.                                 ..read more

A lot of people suffer from neck pain. People have much confusion about neck pain also. Somebody thinks neck pain means hypertension or high blood pressure. But actually hypertension means creating extra pressure on blood vessels while blood passing through it. Sometimes it creates pain over neck but not always. Now let’s see how many cause behind neck pain: Neck pain due to neck itself: We know our neck is formed by 7 cervical spine surroundings by muscle, ligaments and tendon. Blood vessels and nerve are passing through it. If any degeneration of this structure causes neck pain as like Bad ..read more

If the body produces too much uric acid or fails to excrete through the urine, crystals of monosodium urate form in the joints & tendons. These crystals cause  inflammation leading to pain, swelling , redness, sometimes burning sensation of the joints also. Mostly start with the redness & swelling of the great toe. The pain generally aggravates in the mid night or early in the morning. The condition is also known as gout. People are more prone to hyperuricemia or gout who have Obesity, Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Heart and kidney diseases, take certain medication particularly for h ..read more