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Muscle Loss in the Elderly (Sarcopenia)
What is muscle loss in the elderly?Muscle loss in the elderly, medically known as sarcopenia, is the involuntary loss of muscle mass and function due to aging. As age advances, various degrees of decline occur in body functions. Muscle loss in the elderly is one of the most significant of these nat
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Muscle Rheumatism) and Its Treatment
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a disease characterized by widespread pain accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, morning stiffness, depression, and sleep disorders, along with various somatic and psychological symptoms. The prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM), which negatively affects quality of l
Lumbar Flattening and Its Treatment
Also known as loss of the lumbar curve, lumbar lordosis reduction usually occurs as an acquired deformity where the natural curve disappears. The most common cause is poor posture. Posture is the position in which we hold our body against gravity while standing and moving in daily life. A health
Lumbar Disc Herniation (Herniated Disc) and Its Treatment
What Is a Lumbar Disc Herniation?The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae stacked on top of each other. The disc is a connective tissue structure that acts as a cushion between two vertebrae. The outer layer of the disc is hard and called the annulus fibrosus, while the center is jelly-like a
Lumbar Spondylolisthesis (Slipped Disc) and Its Treatment
What is Lumbar Spondylolisthesis?Lumbar spondylolisthesis, medically known as spondylolisthesis, occurs when one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it. This condition disrupts the alignment and integrity of the spine as a whole. Its prevalence in the general population is approximately
Cervical Straightening and Its Treatment
Cervical straightening occurs when the natural \"C\" shaped curve of the neck flattens. When we look at the spine from the side, it has distinctive curves—slight inward curves (lordosis) in the lumbar and cervical (neck) regions, and outward curves (kyphosis) in the thoracic and sacral areas. These
Cervical Disc Herniation and Its Treatment
The discs between the vertebrae that make up our spine act like shock absorbers, functioning as a suspension system. However, any damage to these disc structures can cause the gel-like substance inside the disc to protrude outward. When this occurs in the neck area, it leads to cervical disc hernia
Neck Stiffness and Its Treatment
Neck stiffness is a common condition that can occur in individuals of all age groups. This complaint can limit daily movements and cause pain and discomfort. Due to changes in desk job styles and the increase in working hours, it has become one of today’s common problems. What is Nec
Nerve Compression and Its Treatment
What Is Nerve Compression?In order for limbs such as the arms, legs, hands, and feet to move flawlessly, proper nerve transmission is essential. The nerves responsible for these functions may sometimes become compressed, particularly in the narrow passages they travel through to reach the muscles o
Treatment of Tendinitis and Bursitis
What is Tendinitis?Tendons are structures where muscles narrow and attach to bones. Tendons are found throughout the body. Due to overuse, inflammation (non-infectious) and swelling may occur at these attachment points. This condition is called tendinitis. Tendinitis and bursitis commonly affect
Kyphosis (Hunchback) and Its Treatment
Adult Kyphosis (Hunchback)The sagittal alignment of the spine continuously changes from birth to old age. At birth, the entire spine from the neck to the tailbone curves forward. As a child begins to stand upright, the lumbar region first develops a forward C-shaped curve, followed by a reverse C-s
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Its Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Wrist Nerve Compression)The structure known as the carpal ligament forms a tunnel together with the underlying wrist bones, protecting the tendons and nerves responsible for finger movements. This structure, called the carpal tunnel or wrist canal, is located at the wrist le