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Elbows: Needed Manual Articulation

For all intents and purposes, the elbow is the joint where the three longest bones of the arm meet in the middle of the arm; the humerus, ulna, and radius forming a hinge for the joint.

Tendons are attached to allow the elbow to function in a manner in which extends the elbow at the elbow hinge, however, these tendons can be injured or inflamed by tendinitis – or tennis elbow. Other tendons that are formed along the muscles and can be injured, which in turn causes golfer's elbow. Then there is a sac of fluid called the bursa which reduced friction off of the elbow called the olecranon bursa which can be affected by inflammation along the tendons and can be a result of arthritis, nerve irritation, or fractures.

Treatment of inflammation along the elbow is usually treated with plenty of ice, rest, and a series of medication. Likewise the nerve known as the funny bone can reach such a state of irritation at the elbow that numbness and a tingling of the pinkie and ring fingers can occur.


 
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Root Relieves Back Pain

The British Journal of Sports Medicine has releases findings that an ointment made from the comfrey root has medicinal properties that aid in the relief of back pain.

The study included more than 120 participants who had chronic back pain yet were all able to feel marked improvement in regards to the amount of pain they felt.

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Migraine Link to Breast Cancer

According to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, women who experience chronic migraine headaches are at a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.

Because of the hormone related triggers, there is a direct correlation between migraines and breast cancer, said Dr. Christopher Li.

Women that have a history of migraines are at a 30-percent less risk of cancer.

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Environment Affects Sleep

In a study conducted at the Sousze Sleep Center in Hamburg, Germany, it was found that the root cause of more than 40-percent of all sleep related disorders or problems had an environmental cause.

"This was a progressive, three year study in which we asked a hundred patients to keep accurate logs and record their sleep experiences, including what would disturb them," said Dr. Sousze.

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