Acute pain is a fundamental sensation experienced by individuals as a result of injury, disease, or trauma. Unlike chronic pain, which persists over an extended period, acute pain typically has a sudden onset and is often temporary. What is Pain? When something hurts, it produces pain, which is an uncomfortable or unpleasant sensation. Pain is…
What is a Chronic Pain? Chronic pain refers to persistent pain that lasts for weeks, months, or even years, beyond the typical healing time for an injury or illness. The pain may never go away or it may only occasionally occur. It could occur in any place in your body. Chronic pain can make it…
Sciatica is caused by irritation, inflammation, compression, or pinching of one or more nerves that run down your legs and down your lower back. The sciatic nerve is located in the rear of the leg. It supplies the back of the knee and the muscles of the lower leg. The sciatic nerve also senses the…
Introduction The trigeminal nerve (CN V) is its fifth and largest cranial nerve. Its primary function is to provide sensory innervation to the face, which is divided into three major branches. The ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3) nerves are the three branches. The trigeminal ganglia, located within the Meckel’s cave of the middle…
Overview Trigger finger is a condition where a finger becomes stuck in a bent position, and may suddenly straighten with a snapping motion. The ring finger and thumb are commonly affected, although any finger can be involved. This issue arises when the tendon controlling the finger cannot smoothly move within its sheath. Swelling in the…
What is Sjogren’s Syndrome? Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that primarily affects the salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to symptoms of dry mouth and dry eyes. Named after the Swedish ophthalmologist Henrik Sjögren, who first described it in 1933, this syndrome can also involve multiple other organs and systems, including…
Introduction Thumb pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including overuse, injury, arthritis, or underlying medical conditions. Thumb pain can result from several medical problems. The exact place of the pain, its intensity, and how frequently it occurs can all influence its cause. Medication and physical therapy are common forms of treatment. Periodic thumb…
What is a Quadriceps Tendonitis? Quadriceps tendonitis, also known as patellar tendonitis or jumper’s knee, is a common overuse injury that affects the tendon connecting the quadriceps muscles to the patella (kneecap). It often occurs in athletes who participate in sports that involve jumping, such as basketball, volleyball, and track and field. The knee joint…
What is a Femoral Neuropathy? Femoral neuropathy refers to damage or dysfunction of the femoral nerve, a major nerve in the leg that originates from the lumbar plexus of the lower back (specifically from the second, third, and fourth lumbar nerves). The femoral nerve is one of the biggest nerves in the body. It begins…
Defination Kyphosis is a spinal condition that results in an excessive curve of the spine and an abnormal rounding of the upper back. Sometimes the condition is referred to as roundback or hunchback in the case of a severe curve. Although it can happen at any age, kyphosis is most common in teenagers. Most of…
