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Recent Articles by Marcelle Pinheiro

Neuropathic Pain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Neuropathic pain is chronic nerve-related pain that may follow injury, stroke, diabetic neuropathy, or chemotherapy. Covers common symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis tests, and treatment options like antidepressants, anticonvulsants, patches, and rehab.

Diseases and Conditions

Gluteus Medius: Functions & Strengthening Exercises

Gluteus medius function, why strengthening matters for hip and pelvic stability, and how weakness can contribute to hip, knee, or lower back pain. Includes common conditions and exercises like lateral band walks and clamshells.

Diseases and Conditions

Sprained Ankle: Symptoms. Causes & Treatment

A sprained ankle involves stretching or tearing ligaments, leading to pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Classification ranges from grade 1 mild tears to grade 3 complete ruptures. Treatment includes rest, icing, physical therapy, and occasionally surgery to ensure proper joint recovery.

Symptoms

Shoulder Blade Pain: Common Causes & When to See a Doctor

Shoulder blade pain may stem from poor posture, overuse, heavy lifting, trauma or fractures, back problems, bursitis, winged scapula, or fibromyalgia; rare causes include heart or gallbladder issues. Persistent or sudden severe pain warrants prompt medical assessment.

Natural Treatments

Hot Stone Massage: 12 Benefits & How It's Performed

Hot stone massage is a therapeutic technique using heated basalt stones to relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and improve sleep. This treatment enhances circulation and may assist with fibromyalgia and chronic pain by stimulating endorphin release. It is a complementary approach to wellness.

Diseases and Conditions

Shin Pain When Running: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Shin pain when running may be linked to shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome), often triggered by higher training load, hard surfaces, footwear, or foot-strike changes. Covers key symptoms, how diagnosis is confirmed (sometimes X-ray or MRI), relief steps like rest and ice, and prevention tips.

Diseases and Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment: Main Types, Prevention & Returning to Activities

Plantar fasciitis treatment options include short rest periods, cold compresses, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, stretching, massage, and physical therapy. Night splints, orthotic insoles, supportive shoes, PRP injections, and surgery may be used in persistent cases, plus tips to prevent recurrence.

Natural Treatments

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.