General Information Cuts and tearing on an arm or leg caused by knives, glass and bullets are a frequent cause of nerve injury. Many involve complete or partial division of the nerve. Treatment When sharply cut, the nerve may be repaired by stitching the ends...
Pain and gain – how athletes can manage and overcome pain? Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.’ So goes a well-known but anonymous quote. For many athletes, pain is a normal everyday experience and success is often achieved in spite of pain. But what’s the...
The most important thing to remember is that back pain is usually the result of a structural problem, and until the structure of your spine is addressed the pain will persist. Your spine is composed of several bones called vertebrae, and between each vertebrae is a...
We used to believe that brain tissue couldn’t regenerate, couldn’t grow only prenatal and during early postnatal development. Since than neurogenesis or the process creation of new neurons (nerve cells) has been demonstrated in vitro and vivo experiments...
A calf strain – muscle tear or bruise – is a very common injury in contact sports. Impact to the calf muscles can cause more damage than might be expected and should be treated with respect. The muscle can be crushed against the bone and if not treated correctly or if...
Causes, incidence, and risk factors Bursitis is the swelling and irritation of a bursa. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a muscles, tendons, and joints. Bursitis is often a result of overuse. It can be caused by a change in activity level,...
