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Can A Weak Core Cause Back Pain?

webguy_admin99 — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:33:10 +0000

The core muscles include the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and pelvis. These muscles work together to support and stabilize the spine during movement. When the core muscles are weak, the spine may not be properly supported and may be more susceptible to injury or strain. This can lead to back pain, especially [...]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

webguy_admin99 — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:35:20 +0000

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by compression of the Median nerve in the wrist. The actual carpal tunnel structure is a narrow passageway located on the palm side of the wrist. This structure protects the nerve, as well as the tendons tasked with bending the fingers. Patients suffering from this condition [...]

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Hemifacial spasm (HFS)

webguy_admin99 — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:15:05 +0000

Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is an involuntary twitching or contraction of the facial muscles on one side of the face. Some people refer to hemifacial spasms as lip muscle spasms. The spasms are painless but can be embarrassing and interfere with normal expression and movement. Middle-aged and elderly women are the most often affected by [...]

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What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia?

webguy_admin99 — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:08:08 +0000

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), is a condition of excruciating facial pain coming from compression of the trigeminal nerve, which starts near the top of the ear and splits in three, toward the eye, cheek and jaw. It may involve one, two or rarely all three branches of the nerve and infrequently occurs on both sides [...]

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