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Osteoporosis – What is it and who is at higher risk of developing it?

What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a significant decrease in bone density. The result is weak bones with reduced resistance to loads and stresses. Osteoporosis literally turns bone into spongy, brittle, and porous tissue. The bone thus loses its structural strength and elasticity and is prone to fractures. When bone density is […]

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What is sciatica? Causes, symptoms and treatment.

What is sciatica? Sciatica, as the word suggests, is pain in the hip area and along the course of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that extends from the lower spine to the foot, including its various branches. Anything that presses on and injures the sciatic nerve will cause the

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Lumbago – What to do in 6 simple steps

What is a lumbago? Lubago is actually derived from the English word lumpar, which means loin. Therefore, this relatively uncommon term used by patients reflects an acute case of lumbago. Back pain is the pain in the back, but in the acute stage the pain is so intense that the area is immobilized for a

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Cervical – The 10+1 causes that cause it

Cervical – A pathology with many etiologies Cervical syndrome is a concept that includes a series of painful symptoms that affect the quality of life of patients. It is a situation that the vast majority of people will experience at least for a short period in their lives. The modern lifestyle exacerbates both the frequency

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Back pain – What is it and how qualitative is this term diagnostically?

What really is back pain? Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for seeing a doctor regarding musculoskeletal dysfunctions. It comes from the words οσφύ (waist) and άλγος (pain) and indicates the presence of pain in the lumbar region. without specifying the cause and the mechanism of causing

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What is a crack in the joints? The 3 main causes of intra-articular creaking.

What is cracking joints? Intra-articular creaking, or otherwise known as cracking, is the sound that can be heard inside a joint. This sound is produced in joint movements and the neck is an area with quite frequent such sounds. The vast majority of people have experienced this sensation involuntarily, while many seek it with specific

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