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  2. Kyphosis - Wikipedia

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    Kyphosis (from Greek κυφός (kyphos) 'hump') is an abnormally excessive convex curvature of the spine as it occurs in the thoracic and sacral regions. [1] [2] Abnormal inward concave lordotic curving of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine is called lordosis.

  3. Osteoporosis - Wikipedia

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    Osteoporosis is a very prevalent disease in the elderly population but not much is known about the optimal prescription and dosage of physical exercise to help prevent bone mineral loss. A lot of the focus around osteoporosis is also prevention and not so much maintenance which should be the front runner when considering what approach to take.

  4. What Is a Buffalo Hump (Dorsocervical Fat Pad)—and ... - AOL

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    A buffalo hump is the buildup of excess fat that forms behind the neck. While it's not harmful, treatments can help improve the appearance of the hump.

  5. Forward head posture - Wikipedia

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    (This is the dowager's hump of the elderly of earlier generations, now observable in modern (2016) late teenagers. [ 11 ] ) Symptoms include overuse muscle pain and fatigue along the back of the neck and reaching down to the mid-back, often starting with the upper trapezius muscle bellies between the shoulders and neck.

  6. DR. NICOLE SAPHIER: 5 ways for women to survive the holiday ...

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    Exercise is one of the best ways to combat some of the most common perimenopause symptoms, including mood changes, weight gain, body aches and fatigue. Even during the busy holiday season, try to ...

  7. McKenzie method - Wikipedia

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    The McKenzie method is a technique primarily used in physical therapy.It was developed in the late 1950s by New Zealand physiotherapist Robin McKenzie. [1] [2] [3] In 1981 he launched the concept which he called "Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT)" – a system encompassing assessment, diagnosis and treatment for the spine and extremities.

  8. Holding your pee can have dangerous health risks, experts say

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    In this case, see a urologist who can help you get to the bottom of things and start you on some bladder training exercises. If you’re uncomfortable with public bathrooms, “I get it ...

  9. Williams Flexion Exercises - Wikipedia

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    These exercises were performed in the supine position on a floor or other flat surface. There were variations, but the primary maneuver is to grab the legs and pull the knees up to the chest and hold them there for several seconds. The patient then relaxes, drops the legs down and repeats the exercise again. [citation needed]