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Heel and Achilles Tendon Stretch

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Arun Shanbhag

A warm-up exercise to perform before running or participating in sports. This stretches the Achilles tendon as well as calf muscles. If you have heel pain (plantar fasciitis), this stretch may help alleviate the pain. You don’t need to go to a health club or gym to do this exercise, it can be performed while [...]

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Treating Heel Pain or Plantar Fasciitis

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Arun Shanbhag

What you can do to reduce heel pain. Heel Pain Can Be Debilitating: “Getting out of bed each morning was painful,” recalls a patient of her yearlong experience with heel pain. “As I place my foot on the floor, I could feel a sharp pain in my heel and could only shuffle about the room. [...]

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What should I do for back pain?

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Arun Shanbhag

Question: Since shoveling snow two weeks ago, I have constant low back pain. What should I do for the pain? Response: Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for patients seeking medical advice. Most patients can find relief by using simple remedies at home. Rest: During the initial phase, bed rest may [...]

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FDA Panel Approves Artificial Cervical Intervertebral Disc

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Arun Shanbhag

A key Advisory Panel of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommend approval for an artificial cervical intervertebral disc device. The panel’s recommendations were based on results of limited clinical trials and the FDA is likely to approve the device for use in patients. While artificial discs have been used in UK and Europe [...]

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