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The Causes and Cures of Nail Fungus

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Nail Fungus infections can appear for a variety of reasons, but the most likely is from wet or damp feet for a prolonged period, or working at a job where your hands may be in water much of the time, such as a cook or cleaner. The fungus gets underneath nails and there are some things you can do to

Breast and Shoulder Pain

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Large-breasted women sometimes experience breast pain due to the weight and size of their breasts, says the Mayo Clinic. This is usually accompanied by pain in the shoulders, neck and back and can be relieved with a proper-fitting bra or surgery in more extreme cases.

Malocclusion Pain

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The alignment of your teeth and the manner in which the upper and lower teeth fit together is referred to as occlusion. The upper teeth should fit slightly over the lower teeth, with each molar fitting into the grooves of its opposite on the other jaw. With proper occlusion, the lips and cheeks ar

The Cause, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Achilles Tendon Injuries

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Some of the most common sports injuries are those that involve the Achilles tendon. It is the longest tendon in a human's body where it extends from the heel all the way up to the calf muscles. It transfers the movement of calf muscles to the foot thus making it very important in leg movements

Seaweed for Treatment of Osteoporosis

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The regular consumption of seaweeds, also known as sea vegetables, can greatly reduce your chances of getting osteoporosis, which is considered a preventable lifestyle disease. Seaweed is unusually high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that protect against degenerative diseases. According to O

How to See Inside the Wrist Joint

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Arthroscopic surgery is a treatment option for some causes of wrist pain. Wrist arthroscopy may not be an effective treatment for all causes of pain.

What Are the Treatments for a Torn Gastrocnemius Muscle?

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Calf injuries are not uncommon, particularly among athletes and active individuals. The calves take a great deal of stress in any activity involving running, sprinting and agility-based movements. Calf strains and tears are common and can be treated with a standard regimen if not fully ruptured.

What Can You Do to Repair Jumper's Knee or Patella Tendonitis?

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Like other types of tendinitis, patellar tendinitis may start as pain that presents when activity starts or ends and progress to a constant ache that lasts all day and makes sleep difficult at night. Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons, usually caused by strain. Athletic activity involving t

Should You Have a Bunionectomy?

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Are you wondering if you should have a bunionectomy? The points noted in this short article will help you decide what to do.

How to Heal Bursitis

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Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa, a thin fluid-filled sac that works as a cushion between bones and soft tissues, such as the skin, tendons, and ligaments. Bursitis is diagnosed when the bursa of a joint becomes painful and swollen because of infection or trauma. Most cases of bursitis can

Metatarsalgia and Ball of the Foot Pain

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The word Metatarsalgia means pain in the metatarsal part of the foot. This is located at the base of the toes from where they join the remaining part of the foot. The metatarsal bones begin at the arch of the foot and they end at the toe joints. The shape of the first metatarsal is different from th

Pathology of Degenerative Joint Disease

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Degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis, is a common, progressive syndrome affecting the joints of the hips, knees, neck, lower back and hands. The pathology (nature and effects) of the condition has several typical components.

Signs & Symptoms of a Broken Wrist

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A broken wrist is a fairly common injury, especially in children who participate in contact sports or the elderly with osteoporosis. A broken wrist is defined by a fracture in one of the many bones within the wrist and usually happens after extreme pressure or impact is placed upon the hand. If not