One of the handful of painful complaints that is brought to my table is plantar fasciitis. And it hurts! Anyone who has suffered from plantar fasciitis can attest to this, especially when they first get out of bed in the morning. There are a few medical procedures that have proven effective, including cortisone injections, physical therapy, the boot which isolates movement, and lastly surgical intervention.

Are you thinking about having a knee surgery? Your doctor may have mentioned that you will be needing a knee brace for after surgery. So what kind do you get?

If you have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament disruption, then this article was written for you. This free information can help you to reduce pain and get back needed stability.

If you ever wanted to know more about symptoms of ACL damage, then this article was written for you. This free information can help someone in your position when it comes to pain relief and more…

If you have ever wondered about the purpose or function of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) then this article was written for you. This is free information.

What is the number one complaint people have when they see their health care practitioner? It’s lack of energy. I want to discuss two possible reasons for the lack of energy. They may seem unrelated, but very well might be related. One is food and the other is emotion.

Neck pain is something most of us suffer from in our lives, usually without knowing what causes it. Neck pain arises because of various reasons; wrong sleeping position, getting rear-ended in the car or perhaps because of a twist during your aerobic classes.

Following surgery, a wedged shaped knee pillow can insure proper elevation of the patient’s leg. Health professionals have found that recovery from a surgical procedure proceeds faster, and with fewer complications, when a patient can keep his or her leg at a forty-five degree angle. Knee support pillows insure correct and permanent placement of supported limbs at that prescribed angle.

Age plays a huge role in deteriorating muscle function. As people start maturing, (nice way of saying getting older), they begin complaining about pain in their joints and muscles. In fact, small regular tasks such as picking up the newspapers from your doormat may seem a very tedious task and probably, make you moan.

Leg cramps are something that many deal with especially at night or during exercise. Find out what you can do to get rid of these cramps and prevent them.