Spinal Discs: Understanding How Herniations Reabsorb Naturally
Spinal disc reabsorption is a natural physiological process where the body's immune system and enzymes break down and clear extruded disc material, of...
By Hart
Category: Musculoskeletal Health
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Shoulder Impingement: Understanding Primary, Secondary, Internal, and Coracoid Types
Shoulder impingement is broadly categorized into four primary types: primary (structural narrowing), secondary (functional instability), internal (art...
By Hart
Arthritis: Nerve Involvement, Symptoms, and Management Strategies
While arthritis does not directly cause a nerve, it can significantly lead to nerve involvement, damage, or dysfunction through compression, inflammat...
By Alex
Neck Cracking During Massage: Understanding the Sounds, Causes, and Concerns
The cracking sound heard during a neck massage is primarily due to cavitation, the rapid collapse of gas bubbles in the synovial fluid of neck joints,...
By Alex
Ankle Plantar Flexion: Normal Range, Factors, Assessment, and Improvement
The normal range for ankle plantar flexion typically falls between 40 to 60 degrees, with an average often cited around 50 degrees, representing the m...
By Hart
Joint Flexion: Normal Ranges, Measurement, and Influencing Factors
The normal range of flexion varies significantly by joint and individual, influenced by factors like age, activity level, and genetics, representing a...
By Alex
Foot Orthoses: How They Work, Their Types, and Conditions They Address
Foot orthoses modify ground reaction forces and optimize foot alignment to influence the entire lower kinetic chain, reducing stress, improving effici...
By Hart
Lumbosacral Joint: Functional Classification, Role, and Clinical Significance
The lumbosacral joint (L5-S1) is functionally classified as an amphiarthrotic joint, allowing limited movement to prioritize stability while enabling ...
By Alex
Joints: Enabling Movement, Providing Stability, and Bearing Weight
Joints serve three fundamental functions: enabling movement, providing stability, and bearing weight and absorbing shock, which are crucial for human ...
By Hart
