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What are safe Arthritis Home Remedies?

The Greek words arthro meaning joint and itis with the meaning inflammation make up the word arthritis. Arthritis is a condition that affects the bones and muscles of a joint. An arthritis-affected joint is often very painful, stiff, and swollen. Arthritis can be so severe that it can interfere with your daily activities and limit movement. Our joints are protected by capsules containing synovial fluid. The cartilages that connect bone heads at a joint serve as cushions and allow for…
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Are there Home Cures for Bunions?

How can you tell if you have bunion? A bunion is a painful, swollen bump at the joint between your big toe and your foot. The bunion is caused by a misalignment at the big toe joint. Bunions can be caused by many factors. Affected biomechanics, such as overpronation of your foot, can be one reason. Other causes include previous sprains and fractures, nerve injuries, nerve injuries, weak muscle tone, and loose ligaments. Bunions can also be caused by genetics.…
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What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Patients visiting their family doctor for heel pain are the fourth most frequent reason to visit them. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause for heel pain. Although there are other causes of heel discomfort such as rheumatoid and gout, plantar fasciitis is the most common. The plantar fascia, a long, flat ligament that runs along each foot, provides support. It is shaped like the trapezoid and narrows at the attachment to the heel bone before widening as the ligament…
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Are there nonoperative Treatments of Bunions?

Can Bunions be treated without surgery? A bunion is a common condition that affects women mostly, but can also occur in any foot. A bunion is a bony, hard protrusion at the base of the bigtoe. This is where the foot connects to the body. A bunion can be more than a bump on the foot. It can also become a painful and chronic foot condition. Most bunions can be treated without the need for surgery. In severe cases, however,…