Winged Scapula
A winged scapula is where the shoulder protrudes out of the back rather than laying flat against the back of the chest wall. It is
Peptic Ulcer
Peptic Ulcers (stomach ulcers) are open sores that develop on the inside wall of the stomach. They may sometimes arise in the small intestine as
Abdominal Muscle Strain
An abdominal strain is a tear or rupture of the abdominal muscles, usually where it attaches to the pelvis. It is more common in sports
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Referred Chest Pain
Referred chest pain is pain that originates from an injury elsewhere, but is felt in the chest. The root cause of the problem may be
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Costochondral Separation
A Costochondral separation, sometimes known as a rib separation, usually occurs after a direct impact on the chest. Costochondral separation symptoms Symptoms of a costochondral
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Sternum Fracture
A Sternum fracture is a break of the breastbone in the middle of the chest. In more severe cases it dislocates at the sternoclavicular joint.
Bruised Ribs & Rib Fractures
The most common injuries to the ribs are contusions and fractures caused by direct impact. A stress fracture of the rib is rare, but can
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Kyphosis
Kyphosis is a postural syndrome of the upper back and neck where the shoulders appear rounded and the upper back hunched. Serious Kyphosis where the
Fractured Larynx
A fractured larynx occurs when a direct impact causes a break in the voice box. This is a rare but potentially life-threatening injury. Symptoms of
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome is compression of nerves and/or blood vessels that travel from the neck to the armpit. It causes pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness
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Whiplash
Whiplash or acceleration/deceleration injury is a neck injury, caused by a rapid forward and backward motion of the head. It occurs most commonly from a
Stiff Neck (Wry Neck)
An acute wry neck or ‘stiff neck’ is a common complaint which will probably affect everyone at some point in their life. Symptoms include sudden
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Spondylolysis
Spondylolysis is a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis which is part of the spine. It is an overuse injury, more common in young athletes
Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Bechterew’s disease or Marie Struempell disease is a form of chronic, degenerative arthritis. It affects the spine and sacroiliac joints as well as
Hyperlordosis
Hyperlordosis is an exaggerated lumbar curve in the spine. To put it another way, when you stand, your lower back curves inwards more than normal.