To walk a single step the body uses more than half of its 720 muscles, 200 bones and 68 joints. The skeletal system and muscles are finely tuned and at the same time very robust. Injuries and wear are the most common reasons for pain and limited mobility.
If you regularly put a lot of strain on a tendon, the resulting overuse might eventually lead to pain in the tendon. Tendon overuse injuries (tendino...
Having weak, brittle bones is a sign of osteoporosis. It is normal for bone tissue to break down as you grow older, but osteoporosis speeds up this p...
Most cruciate ligament tears happen when doing ball sports or skiing. This injury is more common in women than in men. It can be treated with surgery...
A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries in sports, especially in ball sports like soccer. The meniscus can tear if you twist your kne...
Many people have persistent physical complaints with no known medical cause. To better deal with unexplained symptoms like pain, digestive problems, ...
Bunions are among the most common foot deformities. The big toe leans towards the other toes and the joint at the base of the big toe bulges out. Thi...
