What Is a Tennis Elbow Brace and How Does It Help?

Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition caused by overuse of the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow.    Despite its name, tennis elbow does not only affect tennis players. It frequently occurs in individuals who perform repetitive gripping, lifting, twisting or wrist movements, such as office workers, manual labourers, mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, gardeners and even those …

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Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP) – Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP), commonly known as a slipped or herniated disc, is a condition in which the soft, gel-like center (nucleus pulposus) of an intervertebral disc pushes through a tear or weakness in the tough outer layer (annulus fibrosus).   This herniation can place pressure on nearby spinal nerves, leading to symptoms such as back or neck pain, numbness, tingling, …

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