Josh was his parents’ third child, born after two girls. His dad, Ed, a former college track standout, spent a lot of time on physical activities with all the kids. Ed was troubled by a call from Josh’s seventh-grade physical education teacher. The teacher said Josh acted reluctant to participate in class and wondered if ...
You may want to check with your health care provider and see what the cost of removing a bunion is. You may not even know what a bunion is, do you? Most people give very little consideration to the care of their feet over the years. As they become older even the smallest of bumps ...
Sacral agenesis is a condition that affects the spinal cord. The sacrum lies at the base of the spine, just above the coccyx (commonly known as the “tail bone”). The sacrum allows for the normal contour of the buttocks and affects the shape of the pelvis. A bundle of nerves also passes through the sacrum. ...
Sometimes it can be hard living with any type of disease, some more so than others. I am writing this content in hopes that this short article will reach out to those who are much like myself, so that one may never feel alone! I too have gone through the repeated doctor visits and have ...
Hammer Toes, Claw Toes, Mallet Toes, Curly Toes & Webbed Toes are all toe deformities. Most of these conditions are caused by poorly fitting, tight shoes combined with a muscle imbalance. Two main muscles work together to bend and straighten the toes. When shoes are too tight and short or heels are too high and ...
Many pet enthusiasts know that calico and tortoiseshell cats are typically female. Some even brag that they’ve paid for a male, and that their cat is rare. Why does this particular color pattern happen mostly in female cats? What is Calico, or Tortoiseshell? Both calico and tortoiseshell refer to cats that have three colors of ...
Shortly after my thirteenth birthday, I had surgery performed on both of my hips as a result of a childhood hip condition called Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. This condition results when the upper end of the thigh bone – the femoral head – becomes displaced and slides down the femoral neck. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis ...