Muscles & Bones Archives - All Things Health

A woman sitting barefoot on a flight of stairs while massaging her left ankle with her left hand.

Health & Balance

April 25, 2023 | 3 min read

Remedies and Treatments for Bone Spurs

Bone spurs can restrict your mobility and impair quality of life. If you exhibit symptoms, restoring movement and relieving pain will be the primary goals of holistic treatments.

Two women sitting on stairs while one looks at the other’s ankle.

Health & Balance

April 14, 2023 | 3 min read

Sprained Ankle? How to Distinguish It from a Fracture

An ankle sprain isn’t the same as a fracture and they require different treatments. Learn how TCM can speed up the recovery for both conditions.

Health & Balance

April 9, 2023 | 3 min read

Tennis Elbow Injury: Quick Pain-Relievers

Tennis elbow can be a painful and frustrating injury, but relief is possible. Discover effective remedies, including rest, physiotherapy, and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments.

Woman with a concerned expression holds her chin, one side of her face slouching.

Health & Balance

March 28, 2023 | 3 min read

Can You Fully Recover from a Hemifacial Spasm?

Involuntary twitching on one side of your face? It could be a hemifacial spasm. Learn its causes and treatments.

A man holds his lower back while standing up and supporting himself on an office chair.

Health & Balance

March 20, 2023 | 3 min read

4 TCM Bi (Obstruction) Syndromes That Explain Your Pinched Nerve

A pinched nerve is a painful musculoskeletal condition that can limit your movement. But what’s causing the uncomfortable sensation?

Woman grimacing in pain as she massages her left calf with her right hand while sitting up in bed.

Health & Balance

March 11, 2023 | 3 min read

What Causes Leg Cramps at Night? 7 Remedies to Help

Are you often waking up with leg cramps at night? Learn more about the possible causes.

It doesn't matter what your age is; caring for the health of your muscles and bones is necessary to ensure that your body remains strong. Muscle mass is key to your strength, energy, mobility, and agility. Muscles also help you recover from injuries quickly, promote protein absorption from your diet and distribute it to the rest of your body, and metabolise your intake of carbohydrates. Meanwhile, your bones help maintain your body's structure, protect your organs and muscles, and store calcium.

Man leaning forward as he holds his right groin area with both hands outdoors.

Health & Balance

February 25, 2023 | 3 min read

Hip Pain: Causes and TCM Treatments to Ease Discomfort

Hip pain can happen due to a hip socket misalignment or an underlying, inflammatory condition. Prevent the issue with clinical and traditional remedies.

Health & Balance

February 17, 2023 | 3 min read

3 Qigong-Inspired Home Workouts for Women and Men to Improve Health

Qigong-based workouts for women and men centre on calmness and deep breathing. These exercises encourage proper blood and qi circulation.

An X-ray scan of a person’s rocker-bottom foot deformity.

Health & Balance

February 2, 2023 | 3 min read

Is There More to Charcot Foot Than Meets the Eye?

Charcot foot weakens the bones and causes fractures. Find out if you’re at risk and what can be done to prevent it from happening.

Close-up of a person bending down to hold their right Achilles tendon while being outdoors.

Health & Balance

January 19, 2023 | 3 min read

7 Steps to Heal Achilles Tendinitis

The Achilles tendon is one of the strongest cords in the body. But overuse due to repetitive movement can make athletes prone to Achilles tendinitis.

Man holding a SOS sign signalling he has peyronie’s disease

Health & Balance

January 15, 2023 | 3 min read

Get It Straight: How to Treat Peyronie’s Disease

Peyronie’s disease causes fibrosis under the skin of the penis. Clinical and traditional treatments may help correct penile curvature and boost a man’s confidence.

Health & Balance

December 28, 2022 | 3 min read

5 Steps to Straighten a Mallet Finger

A mallet finger is when the tip of the finger involuntarily bends inward towards the palm. Find out how to treat this injury.

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