Before learning the different ways you can treat a strained calf, the most important question first would be: what is a strained calf? The strained calf is a rare injury in your calf muscle. It is found at the back of your lower leg that consists of two muscles: gastrocnemius...
When it comes to dealing conditions that are limiting an individual’s mobility, physical therapy is a pretty good choice. But not everyone favors physical therapy. There are some patients who would consider surgery as their first choice of treatment since they believe it’s the fastest way to recovery. What’s good...
The groin muscle is located in the area of the stomach that is connected to the legs. But when you put too much pressure or stress in this portion of your body, there is a tendency that the muscle gets torn or over-stretch that can lead to a groin strain...
A pulled pelvic muscle or a pulled groin is an injury caused by a tear in the abductor muscles or when the inner thigh muscles are overworked or stretched. Usually, this type of injury happens to athletes or to individuals who are engaging in activities that involve large movements such...
Pain comes in different forms. It may also come in various levels - mild, sharp, severe, etc. Feeling even a slight amount of pain would really make us feel bad. That is why we would normally exhaust all means just to get rid of the pain. Some pain doesn’t last...
Living an active lifestyle or doing intensive sports make you prone to injuries. This is why fitness experts would always recommend the use of support sleeves to save one from straining which could lead to muscle pain and aches. I’m pretty sure you’ve already seen some athletes most especially bodybuilders...
Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease, wherein the body attacks normal and healthy tissues. It causes inflammation, damaging internal organs, the skin, joints, and many other parts of the body. The inflammation is quite painful and causes suffering to those who are dealing with this condition. Facts About Lupus 90%...
Acid reflux, also called heartburn, acid indigestion, and pyrosis, is the burning sensation felt in the lower part of the chest. This happens when the acidic content in the stomach flows back up to the esophagus. And, this burning pain usually takes place after eating a meal. What causes acid...
Asthma is one of the leading causes of school and work absences. It affects almost 19 million adults and 7 million children in the United States alone. According to research, it is possible for one to have asthma if he/she experiences frequent shortness of breath. Asthma is a condition that...
There are some instances wherein injuries are just too severe our doctors would have to recommend physical therapy. Well, this solution is actually undebatable. There are a lot of studies that could attest as to why physical therapy is a good choice for faster recovery. However, many people experience pain...