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The human body deals with the absorption of nutrients and the removal of toxins daily. One major system worth noting is the lymphatic system, which deals with the cleansing of cells. Over time, your body may accumulate too much lymph fluid due to inflammatory diseases, cancer treatment, radiation therapy, and severe skin burns. Fortunately, you can get a lymphatic drainage massage to encourage the healthy flow of fluids and flushing of waste ...

Muscle strain or tear Muscles are strained or torn when some or all the fibres are unable to cope with the force. Muscle injuries commonly occur in sports. This can affect muscles such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves (gastrocnemius or soleus) or the rotator cuffs. Muscles are more prone to tears from training error, sudden acceleration or deceleration. Risk factors involve insufficient warm-up, inadequate rest periods, muscle or joint ...

What is patellofemoral pain syndrome? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), is one of the most common causes of knee pain. It is commonly presented as a diffuse ache around the knee cap that is worse with knee movements, particularly with loaded activities such as climbing stairs or running. Sometimes, prolonged sitting can also cause pain, known as the “theatre sign”. Crackling or popping sounds may also suggest PFPS due to malalignment or ...