Injury to the intervertebral disc from excessive stress can lead to a Herniated Nucleus Propulsus or Herniated Disc. Pain can be present in the lower back as well as down the leg and will increase with bending, sneezing or coughing. A herniated disc will compress a nerve root or add tension to the nerve root. […]
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Herniated Intervertebral Disc
A pinched nerve in the back, slipped disc or herniated disc are all terms people use to describe the condition of lower back and leg pain related to a herniated intervertebral disc. Remember, the disc acts as a shock absorber for the spine. Excessive wear and tear along with excessive stress could cause the disc […]
Child Obesity and Summer
In the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publication journal Preventing Chronic Disease an article on childhood obesity was published June 12, 2014. The article titled “Accelerated Weight Gain Among Children During Summer Verses School Year and Related Racial/Ethnic Disparities: A Systematic Review” compared seven studies and noticed 6 of the 7 demonstrated a faster […]
Degenerative Disc Disease
The disc that are found between the vertebral bodies of the spine acts as a shock absorber. The center of these disc has a high water content and contain a substance with the consistency of gelatin. As the center of the disc, The Nucleus Pulposus, and the outer band, the Annulus Fibrosus, age and deteriorate the […]
Healthy Knee II
Because the knee is a large weight bearing joint it can encounter injuries and pain. Previously we reviewed the importance of muscle strength and knee range of motion. The way you walk is also important to maintaining a healthy knee. If you walk with too long of a stride or with your knee in excessive […]
Fall Risk
The fear of falling is the number one reason for decreased mobility in the aging population. The fear of falling is difficult to overcome, but can be eliminated with proper activities and encouragement. Who is at risk for a fall? The strongest predictor for falling at a later time is already having fallen. Other risk […]
Chronic Recurrent Ankle Sprains
Some people will experience Recurrent Ankle Sprains. This is true especially after suffering from an Inversion Ankle Sprain. A giving away of the ankle with pain and swelling will be noticed. Possibilities for this Recurrent Ankle Sprain are: The involved ligament may not heal properly and may be tighter or shorter than normal. Fatigue may […]
Heart Healthy Diet
A heart healthy diet means following a menu comprised mostly of plant-based foods. This means eating raw and cooked vegetables of every description, along with fresh fruit, whole grains and beans. Some experts believe you must eat a strictly vegetarian diet, but some cardiologists have gotten very good results by being a little more relaxed, […]
Congenital Deformities
A Congenital Deformity (one that is acquired at birth) can be significant or significantly mild. This type of deformity can be fairly common. Some estimate that only about one in five individuals have a completely normal back consisting of a normal spinal column when viewed by X-Ray or other radiographic procedures. The majority of congenital […]
Cholesterol/Triglycerides
Some factors for heart disease include elevated cholesterol and triglycerides: Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the fats (lipids) carried in your bloodstream. Your body actually needs a certain amount of cholesterol to build healthy cells. However, too much cholesterol in your blood results in fatty deposits of plaque that can clog your coronary […]