What is the spine? The spine is perhaps one of the most remarkable set of bones in the body. Alternately called the backbone, the spine is externally characterized by prominent grooves in the middle axis of the back humans. Anatomically, the spine is in fact a column of 33 distinct bones running along the dorsal […]
What are headaches? Headaches are broadly defined as any unpleasant sensation occurring in the head region. As with most pain cases, headaches manifest differently among patients, with some experiencing mild discomfort while others are barely able to get up from severe headache. The pain may be confined to a single spot or region, but it […]
What is pain? Pain is a very familiar sensation for most people. It is typically defined by dictionaries as some physical ill feeling related to tissue injury or bodily dysfunction. Pain is in fact, more than the discomfort. It is the mechanism by which the brain keeps the body from harm, by making an individual […]
What is physical therapy? Physical therapy is a non-invasive form of medical care that seeks to treat medical conditions such as musculoskeletal injuries through mechanical and physical manipulations. Depending on the nature of an illness, injury, or disability, treatments may take the form of massage, soft stretches, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, thermal therapy, and many more. Whatever […]
