Category " Common Conditions"





Dr. Rubina Tahir- NEWSLETTER

Date: 11 Nov 2011
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General,Low Back Pain,Neck Pain,Shoulder Pain
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STAY HEALTHY THIS WINTER FOLLOW THESE TIPS! How to prevent injury when shoveling snow. FACT!- Snow shoveling injuries are the leading cause of back and neck pain during the winter months. Improper technique can be anything from bending at the waist instead of the knees, to throwing snow rather than pushing it. The average weight of one shovelful of snow is 3 to 5 kilograms, and if your technique...


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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Date: 31 Aug 2011
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Neck Pain
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
Thoracic outlet syndrome is the painful result of the compression of the nerves and blood vessels at the base of the neck near the collar bone extending to the arm pit (collectively known as the brachial plexus ). These nerves and vessels provide control, strength and feeling to the arms, hands and shoulders. Thoracic outlet syndrome is often attributed to extensive overhead activities, like cleaning...


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Rotator Cuff

Date: 31 Aug 2011
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Shoulder Pain
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that help move and stabilize the shoulder joint. Damage to any one of the four muscles or their ligaments that attach the muscle to bone can occur because of acute injury, chronic overuse, or gradual aging. This can cause significant pain and disability with range of motion or use of the shoulder joint. When the rotator cuff is damaged, a variety of issues...


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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS

Date: 31 Aug 2011
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Carpal Tunnel,Wrist Pain
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
What is carpal tunnel? Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve -- the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to parts of the hand. It can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers. The median nerve provides feeling and movement to the "thumb side" of the hand (the palm, thumb, index finger, middle finger, and thumb side of the ring...


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Treatment

Date: 16 Jan 2011
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Common Conditions
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
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Wrist Pain

Date: 10 Dec 2010
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Wrist Pain
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
The most common cause of wrist pain, especially for those who use their hands a lot, is repetitive strain injuries. Common conditions include: bursitis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, tenosynovitis and epicondylitis. The soft tissue structures in the wrist and forearm area can become irritated and result in pain and inflammation. People who are involved in the following work place environments are at risk...


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Shoulder Pain

Date: 10 Dec 2010
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Shoulder Pain
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
The shoulder joint performs many different movements and functions. The main joint is called the glenohumeral joint; it is connected by ligaments and a group of muscles known as the rotator cuff. Problems with the rotator cuff are common causes of shoulder pain and disability. Shoulder problems can also be caused by trauma with sports injuries, wear and tear and arthritic changes or the joint. The treatment...


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Chiropractic and Pregnancy

Date: 10 Dec 2010
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Pregnancy
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
Chiropractic care is safe and beneficial throughout your pregnancy. There are many physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in preparation for the developing baby. Pregnant women have to adapt to postural changes, pelvic changes and a protruding abdomen which increase the curvature of the low back. These changes can result in misalignments of the joints of the spine and extremities. Chiropractic...


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Sleep

Date: 10 Dec 2010
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Sleep
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
Sleep is essential for good health, proper mental and emotional functioning. Often people do not feel well rested after a night of sleep. It is common for individuals to feel tired and fatigued throughout the day. Certain populations are particularly vulnerable to a poor night of sleep including: students, shift workers, travellers, people who are stress and those experiencing chronic pain. Most healthy...


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Disc Problems and Sciatica

Date: 10 Dec 2010
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Disc Problems and Sciatica
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
The disc is a small cartilage pad that is situated between the bones of the spine. The soft jelly like centre is contained by layers of fibrous tissues. Each disc serves as a shock absorber for the spine. Spinal discs have a poor blood supply, they depend upon the circulation of joint fluid to bring in nutrients and expel waste. If a spinal joint loses its normal motion, and this pumping action is impaired,...


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