When to stop wearing a walking boot? Let’s find out! A walking boot, or a walking brace, is a specially designed medical shoe. It protects and stabilizes the foot and ankle after injuries such as fractures, severe sprains, tendon injuries, or post-surgical interventions. These boots feature adjustable straps to secure the foot in place, allowing for controlled mobility while minimizing additional damage. By redistributing weight, the boot reduces strain on...

Back spasms are involuntary contractions or tightness of the muscles in the back. These can range from mildly uncomfortable to intensely painful, often causing significant disruption to daily activities. When these muscles suddenly tighten or contract, it can result in a sharp, painful twinge or a continuous aching sensation. While back spasms commonly occur in the lower back, they can affect any muscle in the back, causing significant discomfort and pain....

A back compression fracture occurs when the small vertebrae of the spinal column break or crack, weakening and collapsing onto themselves. The vertebrae become shorter in height, often causing pieces of the bone to press against the spinal cord and nerves while also reducing the flow of blood and oxygen through the spinal cord.There are many causes of back compression fractures. The most common include injuries to the spine (from...

When you are tossing and twisting in bed, and that annoying back pain just gets worse with every little move, you know sleep is nowhere. After such a tiring day, all you want to do is pass out hard and forget about stuff for a few good hours. But the discomfort, flaring fiercely now after overexerting your tired muscles, makes this utterly impossible. If you have ever experienced chronic or acute...

Back pain is, unfortunately, very common. It seems like no one is safe from it. It’s a top reason why people miss work or deal with disabilities all over the planet. When back discomfort arises, daily routines can become disrupted. Sufferers often wonder what might alleviate or potentially exacerbate their symptoms. A common home remedy people turn to is applying heat to the painful area. However, this begs the question – can...

With the thumb involved in over half of our hand movements, pain in the area can be especially concerning. Imagine you’re going about your day when a sharp pain shoots through your thumb. This could be a signal from your body that something might be wrong. Now, you may ask yourself – why does my thumb hurt all of a sudden? Is it seriously concerning? Well, this blog post explores...

Although we hardly pay attention to our thumb, it helps with almost half of our hand functions throughout the day. It’s no surprise that when hurting, it throws a serious wrench into your daily routine, making even the simplest tasks a challenge. If you find yourself asking, “Why does my thumb hurt when I press on it?” it might be time to explore what’s causing the pain. In this blog,...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a commonly-occurring medical condition when the median nerve of the hand is compressed at the wrist. This is the nerve that runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, and its dysfunction results in extreme forms of numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands. You may have heard of it, and that's why you are googling: How do I prevent carpal tunnel? Most...