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  Cervical pain is a common, age-related condition that affects the joints and discs in your cervical spine, which is in your neck. It’s also known as cervical osteoarthritis or neck arthritis. It develops from the wear and tear of cartilage and bones. While it’s largely the result of age, it can be caused by other factors as well. Some people who have it never experience symptoms. For others, it can cause chronic, severe pain and stiffness. However, many people who have it are able to conduct normal daily activities. Cervical arthritis causes: The bones and protective cartilage in your neck are prone to wear and tear that can lead to cervical arthritis. Possible causes of the condition include: Bone spurs: These overgrowths of bone are the result of the body trying to grow extra bone to make the spine stronger. However, the extra bone can press on delicate areas of the spine, such as the spinal cord and nerves, resulting in pain. Dehydrated spinal discs: Your spinal bones have di...

  Physical fitness is commonly used to describe the state of health and well being of a person. It is more specifically used to describe the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities. Physical fitness can be achieved through consistent training, proper nutrition and enough rest. Regular exercise with gradual increase in physical activity is the best suited strategy to be fit. Physical fitness refers to the ability of your body systems to work together efficiently to allow you to be healthy and perform activities of daily living. Being efficient means doing daily activities with the least effort possible. Before the industrial revolution, fitness was defined as the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. However, with automation and changes in lifestyles physical fitness is now considered a measure of the body's ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic d...

Building and maintaining bone health is extremely important and that is why we were told to drink lots of milk. Well, to some extent this is correct as milk contains calcium and vitamins that are necessary for healthy bones, however, there are many other ways through which you can achieve bone health and that’s what we are going to discuss today in this blog. Minerals are incorporated into your bones during childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. Once you reach 30 years of age, you have achieved peak bone mass. If not enough bone mass is created during this time or bone loss occurs later in life, you have an increased risk of developing fragile bones that break easily. Fortunately, many nutrition and lifestyle habits can help you build strong bones and maintain them as you age. Here are 5 ways to build healthy bones. Eat Vegetables, Lots of them: Vegetables are great for your bones. They’re one of the best sources of vitamin C, which stimulates the production of bone-forming cells...

Orthopedic problems are common in elderly people but the hectic life nowadays has made people of all ages face some or the other kind of orthopedic problems. This can range from some inconveniences such as back pain, neck pain, or knee pain to advanced orthopedic problems such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, periarthritis and more. Hence we are going to discuss these common orthopedic problems in this blog. Back Pain: We should start with the most common problem which is Back Pain. Physical discomfort occurring anywhere on the spine or back, ranging from mild to disabling. Back pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include overuse such as working out or lifting too much, prolonged sitting and lying down, sleeping in an uncomfortable position or wearing a poorly fitting backpack. Another variant of the back pain is the lower back pain and as the name suggests it affects your lower back. You may also have back stiffness, decreased movement of...

  Image Source: Total Orthocare Your sciatic nerve starts at your spinal cord, runs via your hips and buttocks, after which branches down every leg. The sciatic nerve is your body’s longest nerve and one of the maximum crucial ones. It has an instantaneous impact on your capacity to govern and sense your legs. When this nerve is irritated, you’ll revel in sciatica. Sciatica is a sensation which can show up itself as a slight to intense ache on your back, buttocks, and legs. You may additionally sense weak spot or numbness in those areas. Sciatica is a symptom due to underlying harm on your sciatic nerve or a place that impacts the nerve, which includes your vertebrae, which can be the bones on your neck and back. As many as forty per cents of people get it in some unspecified time in the future all through their lives. It turns into extra common as you age. Sciatica is a totally different form of a symptom. If you’re experiencing ache that flows out of your decrease returned thru ...