The Achilles tendon is one of the most important tendons in the body for a variety of reasons. And when tears in this tendon occur, teenage tennis players could find their promising career grinding to a potential halt. Thankfully, PRP therapy may help with this problem.
Achilles Tears Cause Pain for Many Tennis Players
Tennis players rely on strong legs to pivot quickly and return shots. Unfortunately, all of that movement puts a lot of strain on the Achilles tendon.
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After getting your medical marijuana certification, you'll likely have to decide whether to grow your own plants, shop at a dispensary, or use both methods in order to get the medication you need. Here are a few things to consider when making your decision:
The Expenses
One thing to consider when deciding whether to use a marijuana dispensary or grow your own medication is the cost involved. You can expect to pay market price for your medical marijuana when shopping at a dispensary, which can get expensive and make budgeting tough as time goes on.
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If you have a chronic pain condition like arthritis, then you may need to take a variety of medications and you also might be asked to undergo some specialty treatments and other types of therapies. Doctors will also work with you to self-treat or self-manage at home and watching your diet is one thing that can assist you. Keep reading to learn about a few different foods that you should avoid and how they can contribute to pain.
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Many women experience heavy menstrual bleeding and severe cramps when they're on their periods. The exact reason why some women sail through their periods and others suffer through them is often unclear, but in one recent study, scientists have shed some light on why some women in particular go through this. Here's how your mother's choices might have impacted your cramps for life.
Soy Formula Studies
More than one recent study have shown that women that were given a soy-enriched baby formula while they were infants are far more likely to experience heavier periods and period pain in adulthood.
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If you have started noticing small changes in your vision, you may start worrying that you are developing macular degeneration. If so, use the guide below to create and perform a simple test on yourself.
Step 1: Create a Grid Box
This first step involves creating a grid box that you will use to perform the test on yourself. The lines, spaces, and dot you will create can help bring any symptoms of macular degeneration to the forefront, helping to make it clearer whether or not you may have the condition.
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