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According to Classic Rehabilitation Inc., over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic knee pain. It’s the second most common cause of chronic pain. In addition, between 15 to 20% of men endure knee pain and about 20% of women enduring knee pain. Aside from knee pain, people are constantly dealing with hip and foot pain as well. It can become a nuisance to deal with this pain and it can affect your day-to-day routines. With that said, here are 6 exercises that can help the pain subside.  Wall Squats:  If your knee is not 100%, the best thing to do is a strengthening it with wall squats according to WebMD. Begin by standing with your back against the wall, with your feet shoulder-width apart. Start slowly bending your knees, if you feel any pain, stand upright and take a break. If you’re feeling no pain, continue bending your knees and keep your back and pelvis against the wall. Hold this position for about 10 seconds. The goal is to not bend your knees too deep. Repe...

Overview Spinal cord injury is otherwise called 'myelopathy'  It results in an injury to the nerve fibers in the cord  Can cause loss of physical sensation and mobility  Spinal cord remains intact in most of the injuries  The complete injury causes no movement/sensation below the injury  Incomplete injury-retains some movement/sensation below the injury  Physical therapy, ventilators, wheelchairs often required  Causes Automobile accidents  Diving accidents Falls  Shot by a gun  Conditions like  a. Polio b. Tumor c. Spina Bifida d. Friedreich's Ataxia  Symptoms Loss of sensation  Loss of motor functions  Loss of bowel/bladder functions  Sexual function can get affected  Loss of involuntary functions, like breathing  Inability to control the rate of heartbeat  Inability to sweat  Chronic pain  Treatment Seek medical help or call for an ambulance ...

Sleep is crucial for our overall health and well-being because this is the period when the body revitalizes and restores all the lost energy. The average adult requires around 7 to 9 hours of sleep to function optimally. According to statistics, we spend approximately 25 years of our life in sleeping. Another crucial aspect of sleep is the position we choose because each one influences us differently. Continue reading the article to learn the link between some common health problems and sleeping positions. Improving the Health with Appropriate Sleeping Poses Problems with the digestion To improve the digestion, sleep on the left side so that gravity can do its job regarding the digestive processes. Backache If you suffer from chronic back pain, you should opt for a sleeping position on the back. For additional comfort, roll a towel and put it under the spine and place a pillow under the knees. Pain in the neck Regardless of the sleeping position, you need to put a...