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Lower Back Pain: 17 Causes & How to Relieve

Lower back pain can be a result of bad posture when sitting, repetitive activity or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Learn more about the 5 main causes of lumbar back pain, what to do in each situation, and when to see the doctor.

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Middle Back Pain: 7 Causes (& How to Treat)

Middle back pain is usually caused by a spinal issue, and may be felt due to poor posture, a herniated disc, osteoarthritis or even micro-fractures in the spine. It may also be related to issues with the organs found in this area, like the lungs or heart. Read more about what causes middle back pain and how to treat it.

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Tingling

Tingling in Hands: 12 Causes & What to Do

Tingling in the arms and hands can occur for many reasons, like poor circulation, nerve compression, hypothyroidism or carpal tunnel syndrome.u síndrome do túnel do carpo. Learn about why your hands and arms can tingle and what you can do to get rid of tingling.

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9 Tips to Relieve Knee Pain After Running

To relieve knee pain after running you can try applying a cold compress or a topical anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen or diclofenac. If necessary, you can also substitute walking for running until your pain improves. Learn about additional pain relief strategies for knee pain after running and when to see a doctor.

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10 Top Knee-Strengthening Exercises (for Home or the Gym)

Knee-strengthening exercises are a great way to build muscle strength and resistance and improve knee stability. They may be recommended for healthy individuals or for those with knee pain caused by arthritis. Learn how to do 10 different knee-strengthening exercises to protect your knees from wear and tear.

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13 Common Causes of Hand Pain (and What to Do)

Hand pain can be a symptom of conditions like tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or tenosynovitis, usually related to repetitive movements. Hand pain may also be a sign of autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Read about 13 common causes of hand pain and how they are treated.

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Neck Pain 101: Top 8 Causes (& How to Treat It)

Neck pain on the right or left side is a common problem that is usually related to muscular tension caused by excess stress. However, it may also be a sign of a health condition like a herniated disc or an infection. Learn about the most common causes of neck pain and how to treat it.

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Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot, the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed and causes symptoms like pain, discomfort or burning. Learn more about what causes plantar fasciitis, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated.

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Enthesophyte: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An enthesophyte is a bony spur that forms where a tendon or ligament attaches to the bone. They most commonly occur in the heel. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, and redness. It can be treated with rest and analgesics but may require surgery. Learn more about what an enthesophyte is and how to treat it.

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Kegel Exercises For Men: Health Benefits & How to Do Them

Kegel exercises for men are aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and the anal sphincter. They can be beneficial for preventing and combating urinary or fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, or an overactive bladder. Learn more about the benefits of kegel exercises, how to do them and when they're prescribed.

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Muscle Strain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A muscle strain is an injury characterized by excessive stretching of the muscle fibers, leading to symptoms like intense pain and muscle weakness. Learn more about other symptoms of a muscle strain, what causes it, how it is treated, and the difference between a muscle strain and muscle sprain.

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How to Get Rid of Swollen Ankles Fast (10 Tips w/ Home Remedies)

Some ways to get rid of swollen ankles fast include drinking diuretic tea or soaking your feet. These can help to promote circulation and relieve swelling. Learn about other ways you can get rid of ankle swelling fast using natural home remedies, and see when you should see a doctor .

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Back Pain

Neck Pain Relief: 7 Tips to Reduce Pain Fast

Neck pain can be very uncomfortable, but it can be easily relieved with simple measures like placing a warm compress on the area or performing a neck massage with anti-inflammatory ointments. Check out other tips for neck pain relief and laern more about when you should see a doctor.

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Shin Splints: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Shin splints is characterized by an inflammation of the tibia bone and surrounding muscles. It is generally caused by repetitive impact activities, like running or soccer, and causes symptoms like intense shin pain and leg swelling. Learn more about what causes shin splints, symptoms it causes and how it can be treated.

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Sciatica Stretches: 8 Stretches & Exercises for Sciatic Pain

There are two types of exercises you can do to relieve sciatica: stretching exercises and strengthening exercises. Learn how to do these at home to relieve sciatica pain faster and what exercises you should avoid when experiencing a pain flare-up.

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Degree in Physiotherapy completed at the UNESA. Licensed to practice under CREFITO-2 #170751-F.
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