Fitting Your Walker
Learn how to use your walker safely.
Learn how to use your walker safely.
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The sinuses are hollow areas formed by the bones of the face. Sinuses make and drain mucus. This keeps the nasal passages clean and moist. When the sinuses become swollen or infected, the condition is called sinusitis.
Follow these helpful tips to prevent getting colds and other infections.
Both the brain and the body are involved in the pain response. The brain "reads" the pain signals from the body. This means that your mind has some control over how pain signals are processed. Mind-body therapies may help change how your brain "reads" pain signals.
Exercise can help lessen pain. In some cases, exercise may help treat your underlying problem. Here are some tips to get you started.
Headache pain can start in different structures in the head. The brain itself doesn't hurt, but other parts of the head do. Very rarely are headaches a sign of a serious medical problem.
Just because your cast is off, it doesn't mean that your recovery is over. Your bone is still growing stronger and you need to care for your injury.
Several types of casts are available to help injuries heal. Your healthcare provider will decide what type of cast will work best for your injury.
Bones can break anywhere in the body. Casts are often used for fractures in the hands, arms, legs, or feet. There are many types of fractures. But all fractures heal the same way: New bone grows to connect the broken pieces. A cast holds broken bones in place while they heal.