Abstract Whiplash injury is an injury of the neck when the neck is moved forcefully, rapidly in a back and forth direction. It is named so because it mimics the cracking of a whip. Usually the cause of such injury is rear end accidents of cars. Other causes of Whiplash injury can be physical abuse, accidents while playing a sport,…
Abstract Cervical dystonia is a painful condition in which there is pain in neck muscles and involuntary contraction of neck muscles. In this article we are going to discuss the disease Cervical Dystonia in detail and also the ayurvedic treatment in order to manage Cervical Dystonia. So be with me till the end. Introduction Cervical dystonia is a rare condition…
ABSTRACT Osteopenia means lower bone density than the normal. Bone density or bone mineral density is a vital part of your bones as it is the assessment of the amount of minerals in your bones. Bone density is maximum around the age of 30 years. Level of BMD, i.e. bone mineral density, helps in evaluation of the chances of breaking…
ABSTRACT Stiff person syndrome is an acquired rare neurological disorder which is presented by the progressive stiffness in the muscles and repetitive frequent episodes of painful spasms in the muscles. SPS or stiff person syndrome is also characterized by muscle rigidity which often becomes worse and improves on its own along with the muscular spasms. These spasms can occur randomly…
ABSTRACT A common Painful condition affecting the lower portion of the spine. Low back pain is caused by injury to a muscle or ligament. Common causes include weight lifting, poor posture, lack of regular exercise, a slipped disc or arthritis. Reduce your risk of low back pain by keeping at a healthy weight and staying active. Lower back pain mostly…
ABSTRACT Plantar fasciitis occurs due to the inflammation of the thick band of tissues which is present across each foot’s bottom and it connects the toes to the heel bones. It is the most common cause of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is characterized by the stabbing pain in the heel which is aggravated in the morning when a person keeps…
Abstract It’s our feet and legs which are supporting us so far in our life journey. During milestones, an infant growing into a child wants to see this world by standing on his legs by falling or raising many times until it succeeds standing on his own feet and starts moving around. And although standing on our legs shows our…
Abstract Stiff person syndrome is an autoimmune disorder which mainly affects the brain and spinal cord. In this disease there is stiffness in the muscles of the trunk and limbs, which causes postural changes (lordosis). There may be chronic pain, impaired mobility and stiffness of the whole body. In this article we are going to discuss Stiff person syndrome and…
ABSTRACT Bones provide structure to the body. There are a total of 206 bones in the body. And each and every bone provides strength and structure to various parts of the body. Osteopenia is a low bone mineral density condition. It does not produce any symptoms until it progresses to osteoporosis. Some diet and lifestyle changes are advised in the…