Articles of July,2014

Heel Spurs: Diagnosis and Treatment

Posted on Jul 30, 2014 by Razia Sanwari

Do you feel a sharp, knife-like pain in your heel on waking up in the morning or after prolonged standing/walking? Does this pain increase in intensity after long-drawn-out periods of rest or after some kind of an activity/exercise? Heel spur is a calcaneal or a small bone spur that is located on the heel bone or calcaneus and common in patients with a history of foot pain. They are tiny calcium deposits that can form near the base of the heel bone and jut out causing pain whenever pressure is applied on the heel.

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Posted in Foot & Heel Care

Dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted on Jul 15, 2014 by Razia Sanwari

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Disorder (CTS) is the name given to the condition that is caused by the swelling of the tissues around the median nerve of the hand resulting in the nerve getting pressed or pinched and pain and weakness being felt in the hand and wrist.

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Posted in Hand and Wrist Supports

Ankle Pain and its Causes

Posted on Jul 11, 2014 by Razia Sanwari

Pain of any type is certainly not welcome! But if it is in the ankle, then mobility gets restricted and this can surely be such a pain! So, the priority becomes to identify the cause of the throbbing and the subsequent remedy.

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Posted in Ankle/Foot Supports