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Piriformis syndrome is a common condition that affects the piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region. This small muscle is responsible for controlling hip rotation and stability, and when it becomes tight or inflamed, it can cause significant discomfort and impair mo...

Cervical spondylosis is a prevalent condition impacting the neck, arising from the degeneration of bones, discs, and joints in the cervical spine. This degenerative process, often associated with the natural aging process, can induce a spectrum of symptoms that signif...

Facet joint arthritis is a type of osteoarthritis that affects the facet joints in the spine. The facet joints are small, synovial joints located between each vertebral body in the spine. They play a critical role in stabilizing the spine and allowing for movement. Facet jo...

Hyperlordosis is a condition where the spine on the lower back (lumbar region) has a pronounced inward curve. While some amount of curvature of the spine is normal, it is the excessive curvature that leads to back pain and discomfort. Hyperlordosis can occur at any age....

Have you ever felt soreness in your muscles the day after an intense workout? This soreness is known as Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). DOMS is the pain and tightness felt in muscles several hours to a few days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. Read more

Osteoporosis is a common disease that affects approximately 10 million Americans every year, putting them at risk of sustaining bone fractures. This article gives a general summary of what this disease is about, it's symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and how to best prevent it.

What is spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis is a condition of the spine that occurs when one of your bones in your spine, also known as the vertebrae, slips forward out of position onto the vertebra below it. This slippage of the vertebrae may cau...

What is osteopenia? Osteopenia is a loss of bone mineral density (BMD) that weakens bones. This happens more commonly to people older than 50, especially women, but it can also happen to men as well. A recent study has shown that of the estimated 1...

Many of us have heard of hot and cold compress (or hot and cold therapy) to treat various injuries and ailments. However most do not know the difference in terms of specific purpose of each treatment. Hot and cold compress both work differently and each has its own function...

Many Americans suffer from back pain, which is why it's doubly important for individuals to take g...