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Healthcare News
Is cycling good for older adults?
Cycling is a low impact activity that can offer a variety of health benefits to older adults. Certain bicycle features and safety tips can enhance the experience.
Are Topical Anti-Inflammatory Creams Worth the Rub?
Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleeding and ulcers when you take them for extended periods of time. Fortunately, there are topical anti-inflammatory creams that offer the same amount of relief with significantly reduced risks.
Exercises and stretches for hip pain
Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility.
Tendonitis Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know
Tendonitis is a clinical condition characterized by inflammation to a muscle’s tendon. Tendons connect muscles to bones, and tendon inflammation is often caused by too much activity with not enough rest. Symptoms of tendonitis include tendon pain, soreness, and tenderness that worsen with contraction of the associated muscle and generally improve with rest.
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Symptoms and Treatment
Posterior tibial tendonitis refers to inflammation of the posterior tibial tendon, which is located in the inner side of the ankle. This can lead to foot and ankle pain, as well as other issues. Persons with posterior tibial tendonitis may have difficulty standing on their toes or turning their feet inward.