The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel. While this tendon is very strong, it is possible for it to tear and rupture. In some cases, an Achilles tendon rupture can be treated non-surgically with just a cast, but more serious Achilles tendon ruptures require a surgery where the two ends of the tendon are sewn together with thick stitches. If you have to have Achilles tendon repair surgery, use the following tips to help with your recovery:
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Lower back pain has several different causes, and that can make it difficult to diagnose and cure. However, one thing you don't want to do is ignore the pain until it becomes a chronic problem. Early intervention can make it easier to heal your strain or injury and end the pain. A chiropractor is a big help when it comes to managing lower back pain. Here are some of the treatments he or she may offer you.
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You may be familiar with pain in your ankles, arch, or balls of your feet, but your toes? Toe pain is very real and can cause debilitating discomfort when you try to walk or put pressure on your feet. Your podiatrist can help you ease your toe pain by diagnosing what is causing your issue and offering relief through medical shoes or with lifestyle changes in your choice of footwear. Here are signs you need to see your podiatrist for your toe pain so you can get treated before your problem gets worse.
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Do not laugh--nasal sprays can be a gateway drug. Ask anyone who is used to snorting or inhaling an illegal substance, and they probably know. Need the facts? Here is more on how nasal sprays are a gateway drug and how substance abuse treatment can help.
Nasal Sprays and What They Do
Nasal sprays are designed to open nasal passages and shrink blocked and swollen nasal tissues. Your sinuses are completely open to your brain.
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A few decades ago, all hearing aids were behind-the-ear hearing aids. They wrapped around the back of the ear with a projection that came into the ear to project sounds through a speaker. This type of hearing aid still exists today, but it is one of many varieties of hearing aids that are now available. Many patients opt for newer designs, such as CIC (completely in canal) hearing aids and IIC (invisible in canal) hearing aids.
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