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Living with fibromyalgia or polymyalgia and better pain management

Myalgia means pain within the muscles and sufferers of both fibromyalgia and polymyalgia experience severe muscle pain. However, there are considerable differences between the two conditions: Polymyalgia is an inflammation of the muscles, while fibromyalgia is due to the central nervous system incorrectly processing sensory information.  In polymyalgia the pain is within…

Five essential stretches for good back health

Your pelvis is placed under strain every day as it serves as a connector and pivot between your lower and upper body. Given its location and important function, your pelvis needs to be both stable and flexible to maintain good back health. For the best hip, pelvic, and lower back…

Patellofemoral Dysfunction

What causes it? Generally speaking, patellofemoral dysfunction occurs under one of two broad circumstances; either when the patella is forced with excessive pressure against the underlying femur or when it is pulled excessively either laterally or medically against the groove. In either case, this would cause irritation and abrasion of…