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  2. Piriformis syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The pain is often initiated by sitting and walking for a longer period. [74] In 2012, one study found that 17.2% of low back pain patients met a clinical diagnosis for piriformis syndrome. [ 73 ] Piriformis syndrome does not occur in children, and is mostly seen in women of age between thirty and forty.

  3. Thoracic outlet syndrome - Wikipedia

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    TOS can involve only part of the hand (as in the pinky and adjacent half of the ring finger), all of the hand, or the inner aspect of the forearm and upper arm. Pain can also be in the side of the neck, the pectoral area below the clavicle, the armpit/axillary area, and the upper back (i.e., the trapezius and rhomboid area).

  4. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    [1] [8] [2] [3] [19] [12] The SI joint is a pain-sensitive structure richly innervated by a combination of unmyelinated free nerve endings and the posterior primary rami of spinal segments L2-S3. The wide possibility of innervation may explain why pain originating from the joint can manifest in so many various ways, with different and unique ...

  5. Limp - Wikipedia

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    A limp is a type of asymmetric abnormality of the gait.Limping may be caused by pain, weakness, neuromuscular imbalance, or a skeletal deformity. The most common underlying cause of a painful limp is physical trauma; however, in the absence of trauma, other serious causes, such as septic arthritis or slipped capital femoral epiphysis, may be present.

  6. Claudication - Wikipedia

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    Claudication is a medical term usually referring to impairment in walking, or pain, discomfort, numbness, or tiredness in the legs that occurs during walking or standing and is relieved by rest. [1] The perceived level of pain from claudication can be mild to extremely severe.

  7. How long can you stand on 1 leg? What it says about your ...

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    Single-Leg Stand: Stand on one leg while keeping your other leg lifted slightly off the ground. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds, then switch legs. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds ...

  8. Meralgia paraesthetica - Wikipedia

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    The most common symptom is pain, paresthesias, or dysthesias on the anterolateral surface of the thigh that extends just above the knee. [3] [8] [5] [2] [6] [4] (The term "meralgia paraesthetica" combines four Greek roots to mean "thigh pain with abnormal sensations".) Examples of paresthesias (abnormal sensations but not unpleasant) and ...

  9. The Surprising Origins of 'Break a Leg'—and Why Performers ...

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    Why Do People Say 'Break a Leg'? Like many things, it all comes back to superstition . On the night of a big show, actors believe that wishing someone "good luck" is actually bad luck.