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Recent Articles by Marcelle Pinheiro

Cupping Therapy: Benefits, How It's Done & What to Expect

Cupping therapy is an alternative medical treatment that utilizes suction cups to enhance blood circulation and tissue oxygenation. This practice addresses muscle knots, joint pain, and fluid retention while facilitating toxin removal. Proper application ensures safety and helps minimize temporary skin marks.

Bursitis

Hip Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment (w/ Exercises)

Hip bursitis is inflammation of the trochanteric bursa. Symptoms include pain on the outside of the hip that worsens with climbing stairs, standing up, or lying on your side. Causes include intense physical exercise and trauma. Treatment involves rest and applying cold compresses. Learn about exercises for hip bursitis.

Diseases and Conditions

Herniated Disc Exercises (Plus Other Physical Therapy Techniques)

Herniated disc exercises focus on alleviating symptoms and preventing the need for surgery using techniques like TENS, heat therapy, massage, dry needling, stretching, and strengthening exercises. Learn about exercises for herniated lumbar and cervical discs and care instructions for home.

Tendonitis

Shoulder Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Shoulder tendonitis is inflammation of the shoulder tendons that can cause symptoms like pain, tingling, and difficulty lifting the arm overhead. Causes include repetitive arm movements. Confirming a diagnosis involves a consultation with an orthopedic specialist or physical therapist. Read more about treatment options.

Symptoms

Toe Pain: 12 Possible Causes (& What to Do)

Toe pain can result from tight shoes, calluses, ingrown nails, bunions, or conditions like arthritis, gout, or Morton’s neuroma. Learn how rest, foot soaks, massage, or medical care can help, and when persistent toe pain may require medications, injections, or physiotherapy.

Tingling

What Causes Tingling Throughout the Body? 16 Possible Reasons

Causes of tingling throughout the body range from poor posture and nerve compression, to diabetes and nutritional deficiencies. Pain, numbness, and weakness can also signal emergencies like a stroke or heart attack. Medical evaluation is vital to diagnose the condition and ensure proper treatment.

Symptoms

Hip Pain: 8 Possible Causes (w/ Online Symptoms Quiz) & What to Do

Hip pain may be caused by tendon inflammation, bursitis, sciatica, arthritis, dislocation, or fractures. It often improves with rest and warm compresses, but persistent or intense hip pain lasting over 15 days may indicate a more serious problem that requires medical assessment.

Symptoms

Shoulder Pain: 6 Possible Causes & How to Relieve

Itchy skin can result from irritation, dry skin, allergies or bug bites, but it may also be linked to infections, dermatitis, systemic disease or psychological factors. Symptoms like redness or blisters help guide diagnosis, and treatment often includes moisturizers or allergy medication.

Symptoms

Heel Pain: 7 Possible Causes (w/ Online Symptom Checker)

Heel pain can result from inflammation, injury, poor footwear, or conditions like plantar fasciitis or tendon problems. Symptoms may include swelling, stiffness, or discomfort when walking. Treatment often involves rest, stretching, supportive shoes, or medical evaluation when persistent.

Symptoms

Thigh Pain: 8 Possible Causes (& What to Do)

Thigh pain can be caused by excessive physical activity, intense training, inflammation of the sciatic nerve or a blow to the site. Learn more about the main causes of thigh pain and what to do in each situation.

Symptoms

Bottom of the Foot Pain: Common Causes & How to Relieve

Bottom of the foot pain can be caused by conditions like plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, flat feet, or Morton’s neuroma. Learn what causes pain on the bottom of the foot and how treatments like physiotherapy, orthotics, and proper footwear can relieve discomfort and prevent recurrence.

Symptoms

Tailbone Pain: Symptoms, Causes & How to Relieve

Tailbone pain is usually caused by sitting for long periods, cycling, poor posture, or pregnancy. It can also result from a herniated disc, pilonidal cyst, or fracture. Learn common causes, when to see a doctor, and treatments like rest, physiotherapy, medication, or surgery.

Diseases and Conditions

Piriformis Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Piriformis syndrome occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed by the piriformis muscle in the buttock. Symptoms include buttock pain, tingling, or numbness in the thigh, worsened by sitting or physical activity. Treatment involves physical therapy, medication, and in rare cases, surgery to relieve pressure.

Symptoms

Achilles Tendon Pain: Causes, Treatment & Physio Exercises

Achilles tendon pain may result from tendinitis, rupture, bursitis, tendinosis, or paratenonitis, often linked to overuse or repetitive movement. Learn about common symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments such as rest, anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and surgery when needed.

Symptoms

Lateral Knee Pain: 9 Common Causes & What to Do

Lateral knee pain can be caused by injuries like iliotibial band syndrome, meniscus tears, or ligament sprains. Learn about common symptoms, when to seek help, and the best treatment options, including rest, physical therapy, and prevention tips for lasting relief.