Avoid a jaw problem by chewing properly and practicing good posture
There are over 200 bones in the human body, and the head and face account for 22 of these. Of the face and head bones, the lower jawbone—or mandible—is the only one that can move….
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Jaw disorders can cause problems for similar reasons at different ages
Pain can develop just about anywhere in your body, and regardless of where it occurs, can prove to be an annoying problem. The jaw is one region that doesn’t get discussed as often as more…
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Value of PT is found to be far better than surgery for meniscus tears
Understanding the costs associated with each treatment will help doctors and patients make better decisions The meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of cartilage between the thighbone and the shinbone. There are two menisci (plural of…
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Don’t let your knee pain stop you from staying active
Regardless of your age, activity level, or daily habits, you need your knees to function well and to live your days as you’d like to. But when pain arises—whether it’s due to a traumatic injury…
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Weight loss, improving strength, & flexibility help avoid knee pain
You may not realize how well your knees serve you until a problem arises. These large and complex joints play a major role in just about every movement that involves your legs, permitting you to…
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Bearing the weight of the body, the knees are a common source of pain
There are certain areas of the body that are simply more prone to pain than others, and the knee is one region that clearly falls into this category. Knee pain ranks just behind back pain…
