Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Ankylosing Spondylitis

What is an Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting the spine, characterized by inflammation of the spinal joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and potentially spinal fusion. It falls under the category of spondyloarthritis, a group of rheumatic diseases that share common clinical features. AS typically begins in the sacroiliac…

Degenerative Disc Disease
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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)

What is a Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common condition that happens when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column deteriorate or break down over time. The spinal discs act as cushions between the vertebrae and allow flexibility and movement of the spine. The spine’s…

stretching and exercises for hip pain
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44 Best Exercises for Hip Pain

Exercises for hip pain can help you get well from pain and its associated signs as well as strengthen your hips so you can carry out daily tasks more easily. Hip pain can be caused by a variety of issues, from a minor injury to ongoing inflammation. Stretching and little exercise for the hips can…

Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

What is a Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the synovial joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling. Unlike osteoarthritis, which primarily affects cartilage, rheumatoid arthritis targets the lining of the joints, known as the synovium, causing damage and eventually resulting in joint deformity and disability. Early…

Neck Pain - cervical spondylosis
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Cervical Spondylosis

What is a Cervical Spondylosis? Cervical spondylosis refers to age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks (vertebrae cushions) in the neck. It leads to disk degeneration and compression of the nerves exiting the spinal canal. Some key points about cervical spondylosis: In summary, cervical spondylosis involves progressive degenerative changes and compression in the cervical…

dancers-heel
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Dancer’s Heel

“Dancer’s heel,” also called “dancer’s tendinitis,” is a condition that mainly affects people who do activities like dancing and athletics that require them to use their foot and ankle muscles excessively or repeatedly. Pain and discomfort in the back of the heel, especially in the area around the Achilles tendon and the surrounding tissues, are…