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Before your discharge you’ll be visited by physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers (who assist in discharge planning) and, depending upon your specific needs, potentially some other allied health professionals as well.
Upper and middle back pain isn’t quite as common as pain experienced in the lower back, simply because the bones in this area aren’t required to flex as much as those in the lower back and neck areas. However, the upper and middle back does work in conjunction with the ribs to help maintain back stability and provide much-needed protection to vital organs like the heart and lungs. The ribs attach to the spine in the back, and to the sternum (breast bone) in the front, forming this protective “cage”.
Biking – Are you an avid cyclist? If so, April/May is a great time to get that bike into the shop to make sure that it will be road ready as soon as you are. While you’re at the bike shop getting that tune up, why not ask to have the bicycle professionally fitted for you? Seriously – having a bike professionally fitted can improve both efficiency and comfort, making it easier (and more enjoyable) for you to log more hours cycling. And, finally, let’s not overlook safety – spring sales are a great time to purchase a new helmet or bright, reflective gear, or any other gear that you may need for your bike.
So what causes back pain? There are tons of things that lead to back pain, and many are due to mechanical problems with the back itself. Back pain can also be a result of certain conditions, diseases, infections, and stress. Pretty much anyone and everyone is at risk for developing back pain at some point in their life.
Whether or not an individual will develop osteoporosis depends on several factors, such as the thickness of their bones in their younger years, as well as their overall health, diet, and activity levels. Some of the things that can increase the risk of developing osteoporosis include:
Before we go any further, let’s start with the basics – what is a concussion? According to the CDC, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head (or via a hit to the body) that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. This type of fast movement can cause the brain to “bounce around” in the skull which, in turn, can create chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging the brain cells.
The material that a shoe is made of lends a lot to its stability. For instance, leather shoes tend to be sturdier than mesh shoes. When it comes to the actual construction, shoes are divided into two main parts – the upper shoe and the lower shoe.
That answer to that question would be inflammation. Trigger finger occurs when the space within the sheath that surrounds the tendon in the affected finger becomes narrower due to inflammation. Tendons exist in each of our fingers (and all over our body, for that matter) and are the fibrous, cord-like material that attaches muscle to bone.
Osteoarthritis – a disease that progressively destroys the cartilage that serves as a “shock absorber” within our joints – is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. That’s because, as the cartilage in an affected joint is worn down, the joint becomes stiff and painful and may even result in loss of movement.