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5 BEST EXERCISE FOR POSTURE CORRECTION

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  5 BEST EXERCISE FOR POSTURE CORRECTION   WHY POSTURE IS IMPORTANT  Having good posture is about more than looking good. It helps you to develop strength, flexibility, and balance in your body. These can all lead to less muscle pain and more energy throughout the day. Proper posture also reduces stress on your muscles and ligaments, which can reduce your risk of injury . *5 BEST EXCERCISE FOR BETTER POSTURE..... 1. Child’s pose Share on Pinterest This resting pose stretches and lengthens your spine, glutes and hamstrings. The child’s pose helps to release tension in your lower back and neck. 2. Forward fold Share on Pinterest This standing stretch releases tension in your spine, hamstrings, and glutes. It also stretches your hips and legs. While doing this stretch, you should feel the entire back side of your body opening up and lengthening. 3. High plank Share on Pinterest The high plank pose helps to relieve pain and stiffness throughout your body while stren...

ABMORMAL TYPES OF POSTURE

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WHAT IS POSTURE??????? Posture is defined as the attitude assumed by the body either with support during the course of muscular activity, or as a result of the coordinated action performed by a group of muscles working to maintain the stability.   ABNORMAL TYPES OF POSTURE...! Kyphosis Kyphosis is a common condition that results in forward rounding of your upper back region. Compared to natural curves which have a curvature around 20-50 degrees, kyphosis has an excess curve greater than 50 degrees. This causes your spine to hunch over and make you appear to be slouching or have a hunchback. Kyphosis can be seen at any age but is most commonly seen in older women after osteoporosis weakens the bones in the spine until they crack and compress. If you suffer from kyphosis, you may be experiencing back pain and stiffnes. Flat Back   The spine has a natural curve. It has two curves forming an “S” like shape. When you have flat back syndrome the spine loses the lower curve and becom...

SCIATICA

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  - Sciatica is condition in which patient experienced pain and parasthesias in distribution of sciatuc nerve and associated with lumbosacral nerve root. - It originates from the l4 to s2 nerve roots and starts from pelvis and inferior to piriformis muscle. - It is upto 2cm in diameter and it is largest nerve in the human body. - Sciatic nerve provide motor function to hamstring,lower extremity,adductors,calf muscle,anterior lower extremity and some of intrinsic muscles of leg. - Most of the cases of sciatica result from inflammatory condition leading to irritation of  sciatic nerve. - Any condition that may structurally impact or compress sciatic nerve causes sciatica. Causes: Herniated or bulging of lumbar of intervertebral dics. In older person, lumbar stenosis  Spondylolisthesis or any misalignnment of vertebrae on one another Lumbar or pelvic muscle spasm or inflammation may impinge a lumbar or sacral nerve. Spinal or paraspinal mass include maligancy ,epidural,absce...

OSTEOPOROSIS

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. OSTEOPOROSIS IS ONE OF THE COMMONEST METABOLIC DISORDER. . IT OCCUR DUE TO REDUCTION IN BONE DENSITY AND BECAUSE OF THAT THERE IS REDUCTION IN BONE MASS. CAUSES: - SENILITY - POST MENOPAUSAL - PROTEIN DEFICIENCY - MALNUTRITION - MALABSORPTION - EXCESS PROTEIN LOSS  - ENDOCRINE: . CUSHING SYNDROME . HYPERTHYROID STATE  -DRUG INDUCED: . LONG TERM STEROID THERAPY . PHENOBARBITONE THERAPY * OSTEOPOROSIS IS ASYMPTOMATIC DISORDER UNLESS COMPLICATION OCCUR. * LOSS OF BONE MASS LEAD TO LOSS OF STRENGTH SO THAT MINOR TRAUMA IS SUFFICIENT FOR FRACTURE. * DORSAL LUMBAR SPINE IS THE MOST COMMON SITE. * MOST COMMON SYMPTOM OF OSTEOPOROSIS IS BACK PAIN AND SECONDARY THERE IS VERTEBRAL COMPRESSION. * HOWEVER IN SOME CASES THERE IS FRACTURE OF AXIAL SKELETON WITH MINIMAL TRAUMA. * DUE TO THIS THERE IS LOSS OF HEIGHT. * WRIST FRACTURE,FRACTURE OF NECK OF FEMUR,VERTEBRAL FRACTURES OCCUR DUE TO TRIVIAL TRAUMA. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NORMAL BONE VS OSTEOPOROTIC BONE: HOW TO MANAGE OSTEOPOROSIS?????...

Frozen Shoulder

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  Frozen shoulder is a common condition in which the shoulder stiffens, reducing its mobility .  It commonly affects people aged between 40 and 60 years, and it is more likely in women than in men. It is estimated to affect about  3 percent  of people. It is also known as adhesive capsulitis. The term “frozen shoulder” is often used incorrectly for  arthritis , but these two conditions are unrelated. Frozen shoulder refers specifically to the shoulder joint, while arthritis may refer to other or multiple joints. Symptoms A person with a frozen shoulder will have a persistently painful and stiff shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms develop gradually, and usually resolve on their own. Causes  The shoulder is made up of three bones: The shoulder blade, the collarbone, and the upper arm bone, or humerus. The shoulder has a ball-and-socket joint. The round head of the upper arm bone fits into this socket. Connective tissue, known as the shoulder capsule, surrounds...