The coccyx is the area of our back that can break easily from backward falls, motorized accidents, etc, since it does not offer us balance. Connected to the coccyx or the smaller bone at the spine base is a fuse of bones that climb up the spine.

The bones connect with the sacrum joints at the lower back. The sacrum connects to the hipbone and forms into the pelvis joining the lower region and iliac bones.

The iliac bones are larger structures that connect to joints called sacroiliac. The sacroiliac is a …

Osteoporosis is a complicated condition where the bone mass density of a person which slowly declines to a point where a low trauma even will trigger a fracture that most likely occur in the hip, spine or wrist.

Doctors are held to a high standard of care to diagnose and treat osteoporosis. During the process of diagnose as many physicians will use an algorithm that assist them in the decision-making and for treatment options.

An algorithm is a set of rules or a step-by-step procedure that allows the reader to produce …

Osteoporosis is a medical condition where the bone is caused to lose it’s density. As it develops, the bone starts to become porous and in the end not nearly as strong as it used to be and also very brittle.

Because of this, a person who suffers with it is much more likely to have bone fractures even with the slightest of injury.

Osteoporisis has earned the nickname ‘The Silent Disease’ because it does not cause any pain and develops very slowly.

Every bone in our body is made of protein, calcium and …

While you might believe that exercise would be contraindicated when you suffer from arthritis it is actually quite the opposite. Individuals who had arthritis years ago were advised not to exercise thinking that it would damage the joints. But today, researchers have identified specific advantages for those who do exercise after the diagnosis of arthritis.

Prior to starting an exercise plan discuss your options with your Rheumatologist or primary care physician to help determine your options. The amount and form the exercise will take will depend upon the type of …

Searches on the internet for exercises for lower back pain continue to increase almost daily, it seems. It’s not hard to guess why. Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints seen in doctors’ offices today.

More work days are being missed every year due to lower back pain. The missed work days affect everyone, not just the employee that is out of work due to lower back pain and the company they work for.

Deadlines are missed resulting in longer wait times for products and services, …

Back pain sometimes merges from muscle spasms. Spasms largely start when one or the other nerve or muscle fibers cannot act with the other fiber. What takes place is the muscles assume involuntary reactions, such as atypical tightening of muscle. The action causes the muscles to restrain its contractions.

If muscle contractions are reserved by the fibers, nerves, etc, restrained additionally, accordingly the lack of contractions can cause excessive feebleness and/or paralysis. If the muscles and the nerve fibers are not joining correctly to perform action, i.e. the muscle fibers are …

The spine is made up of muscles, bones, and nerves… The spine is held together by disks, connective tissues, tendons, and ligaments. The elements combine to allow us to stand, yet tension is applied.

The lower back makes up the larger structure of bones and joints with the joints at the hips. Hip joints connect to the pelvis, joining with the elements listed above and with the vertebral column and finally connect to the sacrum. Larger bones join at the legs, which is where we get our support and strength to …

How the cylindrical girdle affects sacroiliac

The intermediary cylindrical girdle is the go-between for the sacroiliac. Since the sacroiliac does not have support, yet it permits a variety of turns and twists, it needs an intermediary to hold it up.

The sacroiliac connects with the ilium and sacrum at the upper area of the hipbone or ilium and the joints between the ilium and sacrum. Now, if this girdle is interrupted it can cause a disease known as muscular dystrophy. The disease is crippling. MD is characterized by plodding waste of the …

Individuals who are very active are at risk for tendonitis especially if they perform repetitive tasks. Computer users, athletes, golfers and tennis players are all prime candidates for tendonitis.

Tendonitis occurs when the tendon suffers a small tear or becomes irritated and inflamed. A doctor can diagnose tendonitis through a medical history, and physical exam. Sometimes the doctor will perform tests such as imaging or blood tests to rule out other medical conditions before making the diagnosis. A physical exam is sometimes all that is needed in order to make the …

Featuring Melba Martin N.D. Arthritis and rheumatism afflict people of all ages, causing symptoms ranging from discomfort to complete crippling. In this program, Melva Martin shows how correctly applied manipulation of the joints can either ensure against or treat existing joint problems.

Her video is targeted at three groups Physically fit people who wish to avoid joint problems in later lifePeople who are experiencing the first twinges of joint pain and want … More >>

Prevent, Conquer or Control: Arthritis and Rheumatism