Impingement syndrome is the compromise of the bursa and rotator cuff in the subacromial space of the shoulder, causing pain with overhead or rotational movements like throwing or swimming. This syndrome is seen in people who do repetitive overhead activities. It is initially treated with rotator cuff strengthening exercises, anti-inflammatory medicine, and injections. If nonsurgical treatment doesn’t work, then acromioplasty can be done to open up the subacromial space and relieve pressure on the soft tissues.

The surgical removal of the appendix—an appendectomy—is the only effective treatment for acute appendicitis. An appendectomy is usually performed to prevent rupture of an inflamed appendix, and is often done as an emergency surgery. Emergency surgeries are urgent and usually life saving. If the appendix ruptures, there is an overwhelming risk of infection and complications.

With the growing awareness of being fit, more and more people are getting involved in heavy exercise and recreational sports leading to various shoulder injuries. A relatively simple and safe procedure, called shoulder arthroscopy, is performed to diagnose and treat many shoulder injuries and diseases. Shoulder Arthroscopy is done using a small camera, called an [...]

The spinal column is made up of 26 bones: 24 unique vertebrae plus the sacrum and coccyx (tail bone)—located at the end of the backbone. The Vertebrae appear to be chained together and form the backbone (spine). The lumbar spine are the disks L1 through L5 of the lower back.

For those of you who catch a cold or cough, these are self-care measures you can take. I managed to shake my cold in 6 days, which is pretty short. I hate being sick, so I didn’t just treat it—I fought it! So, here’s what you do….

The hip joint is one of the largest joints in the body and is a major weight-bearing joint. Weight bearing stresses on the hip during walking can be 5 times a person’s body weight. A healthy hip can support your weight and allow you to move without pain.

The following exercises can help you in rehabilitation of your shoulder joint after an injury or surgery. Keep in mind these exercises are meant for rehabilitation and reconditioning following surgery or injury. They are not meant to be used as a regular exercise routine for sports or conditioning. Rehabilitation is meant only to help you gain full flexibility, strength, and endurance and to help you regain normal function of your shoulder joint.

The shoulder joint is not a single joint, but a complex arrangement of bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons that is better called the shoulder girdle. The primary function of the shoulder girdle is to provide strength and range-of-motion to the arm.