Search Results for 'Musculoskeletal system'

Subluxation means a vertebral joint of the spine is out of its normal position.

Subluxation means a vertebral joint of the spine is out of its normal position.

Subluxation means a vertebral joint of the spine is out of its normal position. It's the same as a sprain because the ligaments are stretched when this occurs. But how does a joint get out of its normal position? Usually, the culprit is some sort of trauma but not necessarily at the level of a high fall or a major car accident (although these trauma do cause problems).

Subluxation means a vertebral joint of the spine is out of its normal position, similar to a sprain because the ligaments are stretched when this occurs.

If you know someone who is currently experiencing knee pain, or if you are currently frustrated with knee pain and are fed up of relying on painkillers or worried about your knee pain leading to surgery or a full knee replacement, then it is important that you read this article.

Orthotics are devices applied to the body to maintain or alter the position of a joint or body part and are used to reduce pain, improve functional mobility, and reduce the risk of further injury. Orthotics assist in the treatment of a range of pathologies including foot drop. But what is foot drop?

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in Ireland, affecting more than 400,000 people. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear of cartilage in the joints. There has been an increase in the number of people with osteoarthritis in Ireland for two reasons; our ageing population and more obese people putting an increased strain on their joints.