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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Oct 5, 2017 | Voice For Health
The “piriformis” muscle, located deep in the buttock, begins at the lower spine and connects to the upper surface of each femur (thighbone). This small muscle helps stabilize the hip, leg, and pelvic area. When it becomes inflamed, after sitting too long or rotating the leg outward (as when driving), this small muscle can harden ...
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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Sep 14, 2017 | Voice For Health
Changes in the way that we walk should not be considered to be an inevitable part of aging. However, a slower step, slight limp, or a shuffle or tilt while walking could be indicative of an underlying medical condition that should be diagnosed and treated before it leads to possible limitations of mobility and independence.
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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Aug 24, 2017 | Voice For Health
A “whiplash” injury occurs when the head is jolted violently forward and backward beyond its normal range of motion. This trauma, often associated with automobile collisions, results in damage to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the neck. Aside from acute neck pain and restricted neck movement, whiplash symptoms include pain and stiffness that may ...
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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Jul 20, 2017 | Voice For Health
Prolonged exposure to vibrations emitted by hand tools can give rise to a condition known as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Early symptoms usually include pain, tingling, numbness, and increased sensitivity to cold, eventually followed by impaired sensibility and limited dexterity. Smokers and people who work in cold temperatures may be particularly vulnerable to this condition, ...
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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Jul 6, 2017 | Voice For Health
Every golfer strives to make solid contact with the ball. Because the grip of the hand is the body’s only connection to the club, wrist action is a critical part of the game. However, the repetitive motions of golf and the high speed of the typical golf swing place the wrists at high risk for ...
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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Jun 22, 2017 | Voice For Health
Located in joints throughout the body, “bursae” are fluid-filled sacs that are positioned between bones and soft tissues, acting as cushions to help reduce friction. “Bursitis” results when a bursa becomes inflamed and swells with fluid. The most common form of hip bursitis, “trochanteric bursitis,” involves the broad, flat area of bone (“greater trochanter”) at ...
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