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Almost everyone will have a back problem sooner or later. It could be a strained muscle or ligamentdefine, or a herniated spinal disc, commonly known as slip disk. Fortunately, there is a lot one can do to maintain a healthy back;

Pain in the neck is a common problem which comes from various disorders or diseases of any structure in the neck. It is also termed as cervical pain and is often accompanied by stiffness or difficulty in moving the neck.

A type of arthritis, gout is caused by a defect in the body’s ability to metabolize uric acid. The result is an accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints, causing pain and inflammation. Typically a single joint is involved, most commonly the base of big toe, although the knees, wrists and ankles can also be affected.

The inflamed joints of rheumatoid arthritis can even cause the simplest movements to be difficult and painful. This chronic inflammatory condition can begin at any age but most often appears between the ages of 20 to 40.

People suffering from low back pain wrongly believe that the cause of pain is either disc prolapse or a decrease in the space between the vertebrae. Low back pain is a common affliction, and most people experience it at one time or another in their lifetime.

The key to success of total knee replacement surgery is that postoperative physical activity is undertaken seriously and religiously.

A regular exercise regimen helps restore knee mobility and strengthen the surrounding muscles and ligaments, facilitating a gradual return to normal activity.

Cervical spondylosisdefine is a disorder of the neck spine, where the vertebrae (bones in the neck) and the discs (cushions between the vertebrae) start degenerating. The condition is also known as cervical osteoarthritis.

The degeneration in the bones and the discs occur as a result of wear and tear as one ages. The discs lose their elasticity and become drier and this causes them to become more brittle.