Stroke rehabilitation has different dimensions that should be considered. Definition of disease: A stroke is a condition in which the blood vessels of the brain are blocked and oxygen and nutrients do not reach the sensitive tissue of the brain, and the brain cells die and fail. Sometimes, after blockage […]
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What is the rotator cuff? The humerus is connected to the shoulder by muscles and tendons. Four of these muscle-tendon groups form a cap that controls arm rotation and stabilizes the shoulder, called the rotator cuff. Inflammation and swelling of these tendons lead to pain and limitation of shoulder movement. […]
The dorsal or thoracic region of the spine is the part that is located between the neck and the waist and has twelve vertebrae, to which each vertebra is connected by a pair of ribs on both sides and front. Defects in this area also directly affect the chest. Pain […]
One of the most common problems that patients report to us is complaining of pain and burning or sore feet. Sometimes the patient attributes these problems to the onset of high blood sugar or hyperlipidemia, but often this is not the case. We briefly describe the most common cases below. […]
The spinal roots come out from the cervical spine, forming an intricate network that is responsible for innervating the upper limbs, called the brachial plexus. This very sensitive network, which is located deep in the neck and shoulder area, can be severely damaged by impact or traction, which will lead […]
For spinal disc and back pain, many traditional medicine methods have long been used for patients.Most of these include topical herbal compounds with animal or vegetable fats. The use of licorice root and the fat of sheep or camels hump has been very common. Other items included manual therapies, massages, […]
Today, due to the many complications of open spinal surgeries, new methods have been developed to treat lumbar and cervical discs, the main purpose of which is to reduce the pressure inside the disc or release adhesions around the nerve. These procedures are called less invasive treatments. one of these […]
Although the big toe is a small part of the body, it plays an important role in balancing walking, because the weight of the body is focused on the big toe when walking. Therefore, the big toe and its joint can have problems that are mentioned below. Burning and tingling […]
The intervertebral discs of the spine are classified as soft tissues of the body that cannot be seen or detected on ordinary radiographs (X-rays). To see the discs and spinal cord MRI is helpful. Conventional radiology is commonly used to look at the bony area of the spine, such as […]
The groin is the site of attachment of the tendon of several muscles that make movement for the pelvis or thigh. Excessive pressure on the muscles in this area can lead to microscopic strain and bleeding, muscle rupture and obvious bleeding, or tendon rupture – sometimes accompanied by a piece […]
Today, due to the high percentage of complications caused by surgery, as well as problems after surgery and recurrence of the disc, the therapeutic approach for lumbar and neck discs, has become more oriented towards non-surgical treatments or less invasive treatments, so patients are more inclined to these treatments. These […]
The area of the spine between the neck and the waist is called the “back”. This area consists of 12 vertebrae and a rib is attached to each vertebra, which together forms the chest. The muscles of the back and shoulders interact closely, and most of the pain in this […]
Each knee has two ligaments on either side called the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and the medial collateral ligament called the MCL. When the knee is pressed out or inward, these ligaments can become stretched, partially torn, and completely torn, which can manifest itself with pain, swelling, or even hemorrhage. […]
Inflammation of some tendons in the back muscles of the forearm that attach to the lateral side of the elbow is called tennis elbow. This problem often presents as pain and tenderness with a local touch or movement on the lateral side of the elbow (inflammation of the tendons on […]
Burning hands and numb fingers and palm pain are very common among patients who come to our clinic and many people may experience it at different stages of life such as middle age, old age or pregnancy. Various causes can cause burning of the hands, especially the palms and fingers, […]
The ankle is one of the most complex and important joints in the body that is responsible for transferring weight from body to the ground. As a result, the joint is under constant pressure and is easily damaged. The ankle is protected by several ligaments and tendons, and if the […]
One of the most common knee sports injuries is cruciate ligament injury. The human knee has four main supporting ligaments. Two of these ligaments which are called the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) locate inside of the knee, and two ligaments on either side of […]
Bursa is a pillow-shaped structure that contains a lubricant whose function is to reduce friction between tendons and underlying elements such as bone. Inflammation of these points is called bursitis. Clinical symptoms of bursitis generally include local pain, swelling, warmness, and movement discomfort. One of the most commonly involved bursae […]
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder in which the sufferer experiences discomfort in the legs and describes it as a tingling, paresthesia, burning, pain, stretching sensation, or movement of insects on the skin, so the patient has to shake or stretch his leg to reduce this sensation. This […]
Dozens of people who go to musculoskeletal clinics or internal medicine clinics, complain of a plantar burning sensation. This burning sensation can occur only at night or during the day as well. It is popularly believed that plantar burning sensation is associated with high cholesterol or blood sugar or a […]
Electrodiagnosis study (EMG-NCV) is a highly accurate paraclinical test used to diagnose diseases of the nerves and muscles or involvement of the spinal cord and nerve roots. This specialized test is performed by specialist doctors with the most precise equipment (EMG device) and can last between twenty minutes to an […]
The human neck is made up of seven vertebrae, with a cartilaginous intervertebral disc between the two vertebrae. The nerve roots protruding from the intervertebral foramen of the neck fuse together to form a complex neural network called the brachial plexus, which is responsible for innervating the upper limb ( […]
Meralgia paresthesia is a condition in which the cutaneous nerve of lateral of the thigh, which passes through the front of the groin, is pressed. Clinical signs include burning pain and tingling in the lateral aspect of the thigh. Sometimes this condition is accompanied by numbness and paresthesia. The most […]
Vitamin D plays an important role in bone formation and strength. Its primary form is found in abundance in some foods such as dairy products, poultry eggs, green vegetables and fish. After absorption by the intestines under the influence of the sun’s ultraviolet rays on the skin, then in the […]
The shoulder joint is one of the most important joints in the body, which consists of the scapula and arm bone. Inflammation of the joint capsule in this area can lead to thickening and damage to the capsule, which ultimately causes joint adhesion, resulting in reduced active range of motion […]
The spine consists of about 32-33 vertebrae that are arranged like a train. Between the two vertebrae is a cartilaginous disc that connects the vertebrae from the trunk, and from the back, two bony pins connect each vertebra to the upper and lower vertebrae and hold it in place. Spine […]
The patella is a small bone located in front of the knee and covered by the fibers of the quadriceps tendon. The anterior surface of the patella is flat, but the dorsal surface is wedge-shaped, which moves into the groove in front of the femur and forms a joint. The […]
Heel spurs (Calcaneal Spur) are a common disease whose main symptom is pain in the heel, especially after rest and starting movement. In the early stages of illness this pain and discomfort resolves after a few minutes of walking and is not continuous. The main cause of this disease is […]
The spinal column comprises three main components: the vertebrae, the intervertebral discs, and the muscles/tendons/ligaments that support them. Between the two vertebrae, there is a cushion-like organ called intervertebral disc that made up of a fibrous wall and a gelatinous nucleus. The connection of the vertebrae and discs creates a […]
One of the most common diseases that a person faces during his life is low back pain. It could potentially causes a lot of disruption in personal, professional and social functioning. A small percentage of low back pain is produced by the intervertebral discs. its often due to involvement of […]