Common reasons for back pain include muscle strain, disk damage, and some health conditions, such as scoliosis and osteoporosis. Options for treating it include applying a warm or cold compress, …
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Daily ScoopTrigger finger: 7 home remedies
Home remedies and self-care tips for trigger finger include splinting and exercise. These may help reduce the need for surgery. Trigger finger is a condition in which a person’s finger …
Daily ScoopTorn rotator cuff: Everything you need to know
A torn rotator cuff is a common injury that affects a person’s ability to lift and rotate their arm. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, an estimated 2 million …
What is muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of over 30 inherited conditions that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. While there is no cure for MD, treatments can help …
Daily ScoopAll you need to know about tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the muscles of the forearm to the outside of the elbow. It often occurs due to overuse of these muscles …
Daily ScoopWhat’s to know about cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a term used to describe a set of neurological conditions that affect movement. It is the most common form of childhood disability. It affects around 764,000 individuals in the …
Daily ScoopCauses and effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury can happen when a sudden, violent blow or jolt to the head results in damage to the brain. In the United States and elsewhere, it is a …
Daily ScoopSpinal cord injuries: Types and recovery
Accidents, falls, and certain diseases can injure the spinal cord. How a spinal cord injury affects a person depends on two factors: the area of the spinal cord where the …
Daily ScoopEverything you need to know about stroke
Stroke occurs due to a decrease in oxygen to the brain. This can be due to a bleed or blockage in the brain’s blood supply. Immediate emergency treatment may help …
Daily ScoopWhat is the Temporomandibular Joint?
“Consider the joints of the human body. What might first come to mind are the hips and knees—the large joints that support us in our mobility—followed by the wrists, ankles, …