by injurycare | Aug 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that laser therapy improves ankle sprain recovery. Anatomical Structure The ankle is made up of two joints, five bones, and four ligaments. Ligaments are connective tissues that attach bones together, usually at the...
by injurycare | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Can acupuncture treat vertigo/dizziness? A recent study found that one 30-minute acupuncture session immediately relieves vertigo and dizziness symptoms (Chiu et al., 2015). What is vertigo? Contrary to popular belief, vertigo is not a disease. Instead, it is a...
by Anton Tyunin | Aug 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Acute vs Chronic There are two types of low back pain (LBP): acute and chronic (NIH, 2020). Acute LBP appears suddenly and subsides after a few days or weeks; it is usually caused by a sudden injury such as a fall. If pain persists for longer than 12 weeks, it is...
by Anton Tyunin | Apr 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you are suffering from low-back pain during pregnancy you are not alone. Up to 80% of women suffer from low back pain at some point during their pregnancy (Wedenberg et al., 2000). Moreover, almost all women cited low-back pain as a “significant problem” that...
by Anton Tyunin | Apr 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It runs from the lower back all the way to the foot. If the sciatic nerve becomes pinched and/or irritated, it can result in a painful condition called sciatica. Sciatica Symptoms Sciatica usually causes pain that...
by Anton Tyunin | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is Achilles tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the Achilles tendon – a strong chord of tissues shared by the calf muscles and the heel bone. The Achilles tendon allows people to push their feet down and acts as a...