Retrocalcaneal bursitis is an inflammation of the small fluid-filled sac (bursa) between the back of the heel bone and the Achilles tendon, just above the point where the tendon connects to the bone. The inflammation causes swelling, tenderness and pain in the back of the foot.

You may find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, especially in the third trimester.Here's how to get out of bed comfortably:.Roll onto your side with your knees together and slightly bent. If turning is a struggle, use your arms and legs to help you,...

Intercostal neuralgia is a pain felt along the subcostal nerve located between the ribs.

When osteoarthritis develops in a joint, the cartilage becomes irregular, rough and loses its thickness and the bone underneath thickens. The bones at the edge of the joint grow outward, called "spurs", and excess synovial fluid may be produced, causing the joint to swell. This will make it difficult to perform normal tasks and will cause the surrounding muscles to weaken. If severe osteoarthritis is present, the spurs will grind against each other during movement. This can, over time, change the shape of the joint creating a deformity.

You may find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, especially in the third trimester.Here's how to get out of bed comfortably:.Roll onto your side with your knees together and slightly bent. If turning is a struggle, use your arms and legs to help you,...

To complete his pitch, the baseball pitcher brings his arm behind him to the top of his head. The arm is then in maximum external rotation, which can eventually cause posterior capsular dislocation of the shoulder. This malposition of the glenohumeral joint limits the movement of the arm in internal rotation when the arm is forward. This deformity will cause injury to the rotator cuff.

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges to the physical and mental health of individuals globally. Among the many aspects of combating the virus, osteopathy is emerging as a complementary approach that could play a significant role in managing the physical discomfort associated with COVID-19. In this article, we will explore...