Author: C&P Health Expert

We have different types of elbow handbags and we ought to be very keen when we are buying them.Some bags have round handles whereas others have flat handles which would irritate the muscles where the handle is resting on. The elbow crook hook is a type of posture that creates maximum focus on the handbag.…

Previously we got to know about “Text Neck” how hands-on gadgets cause neck, shoulder and even upper back pain. Today we shall look at cervicogenic headache. You can also call it neck-headache or tension headache(s)…. it is a secondary headache disorder. In other words your headache is as a result of neck muscles and joint…

What ails the mind? If statistics are anything to go by, Kenya is ranked the sixth most depressed country in Africa according to a study by the WHO. This is because of 1.9 million reported cases but there could be more. Suicide rates are at an all time high especially among men. Then there are…

Millions of people in all continents of the world suffer from spinal disorders. These are like, low back pain, neck pain, scoliosis and disc disease, to name but a few. Spinal pain and disability can have a profound effect on a person’s overall health, sometimes preventing them from working or even doing simple daily activities.Research…

Joint noise?. You might be a little concerned to hear snap, crackle and pop in the morning. Especially when those noises are not coming from your bowl of cornflakes. Instead, those noises might be coming from one, two or three of your joints.  Some Of The Common Myths About Cracking Of Joints Include: The above…

Is your growing child (10 – 16 years) complaining of knee pain especially after vigorous activity or even mild activity? They have no history of a fall or trauma to the knee?. Well they could be suffering from a knee condition called Osgood schlatter disease (OSD).This condition affects both girls and boys alike. However girls…

Muscle Spasm seems to be a word tossed around recently. More so it seems to be a frequent occurrence with many. What exactly is it? Have you ever bent over to pick something from the floor and on coming up you cannot stand up straight. Or, you are unable to turn your neck when you…

Earlier this month, we commemorated the world health day in today’s’ style. The medical spheres gave a grim analysis of the health situation that is not exempt in our backyard. Kenya (As highlighted on Daily Nation from 7th April). Leading Cause Of Health Related Deaths. According to the statistics, the leading cause of health related…

Last week we talked about common calf strains and injuries. We mentioned that stretches and exercises are vital to keep the calves healthy and flexible. Calf stretches are a vital part of rehabilitation for a whole range of foot and ankle problems. Tightness in the calf can affect the position of the foot, the way…