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When you have bursitis in the shoulder, sleeping can be laborious/difficult. For many people, the pain in the shoulder prevents them from finding a comfortable position. This not only affects your sleep but also affects your energy for the rest of the day. We give you some tips for a good night's sleep below. Read on quickly below. What is bursitis in the shoulder?

You twisted your knee, now what? Twisting of the knee is a common occurrence. It is a very annoying complaint which, fortunately, can be remedied quickly. We would like to tell you more about the origin, the symptoms and the treatment of a twisted knee. Read on below: How does a twisted knee occur?

Muscle pain in the hip is incredibly annoying and can occur after an intense workout or after taking long walks or running sessions. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to remedy these problems. We will give you more information about muscle pain in the hip and what you can do about it. What is muscle pain in the hip? Muscle pain in the hip is pain and stiffness that can be caused by overuse or intensive use of the muscles around the hip joint. The hip joint consists of the socket in the pelvis and the head of the femur. The muscles around this joint play a crucial role in standing and walking. The pain is often in the hip itself but can also radiate to the side of the leg, or the buttock or groin. Although muscle pain can be very annoying, fortunately it is not severe and goes away by itself.

Support stockings are needed when you suffer from varicose veins or oedema. They improve blood circulation and provide support to your legs. If you use your compression stockings properly and maintain them properly, they will last longer. Proper care and maintenance of compression stockings is therefore essential. If you do not do this or do not do it properly, the stockings are more likely to show wear or break. Below, we give you some tips on how to maintain your compression stockings so that they will last as long as possible. Tip 1:

Sore knees are a complaint we encounter every day in our practices. We spend a lifetime walking on our legs, but unconsciously treat them carelessly. We 'mistreat' our feet with wrong insoles and wrong footwear, thereby overusing our joints, resulting in knee pain. What are knee complaints? With knee pain, you suffer from the knee or the surrounding joints. The cause of knee pain is usually some form of trauma or overuse, but knee pain can also be caused by meniscus problems, a runner's knee, obesity or old age.

The way you stand, sit and move, can determine your posture. If you slump when you sit, shrug your shoulders when you walk, or lean when you stand, you increase the strain on your ligaments and muscles and increase your risk of injury. Therefore, it is good to consciously work on improving your posture. When you are aware that you are slouching, bent, or walking the wrong way, you need to work on your posture. Not only will it improve your appearance, but it can also increase your body's strength, balance, and flexibility. Below, we have put down five tips to improve your posture: 1. Buy a posture corrector

Thumb injuries can be painful and hampering, since we are always using our thumbs. Fortunately, wearing a thumb brace can be an effective way to aid recovery and reduce pain. In this blog, we are going to discuss some common thumb injuries and how a thumb brace can contribute to the recovery process. Read on quickly below: Different types of thumb injuries

Knee pain after or during cycling is a complaint common among cyclists. Cycling is a very one-sided movement. As a result, the pressure on some structures in the knee is high compared to other parts of the knee. In this blog, we will tell you more about its causes and treatment. undefined

If you have sore thumbs, an injury, condition or other complaint, it is advisable to wear a brace for the thumb. We would like to provide you with more information on the importance of the right thumb support and what types of support there are. Read on quickly below. The importance of proper thumb support

If you play many sports, you obviously don't want to suffer injuries. After all, they are not only painful but also an annoying hindrance to your workouts. Unfortunately, thumb injuries occur regularly. There are a number of measures you can take to prevent thumb injuries as much as possible. We explain below what you can do to prevent thumb injuries as much as possible. undefined

Just on a roll with sports, and all of a sudden, you have to stop again because of arising pain complaints. An Achilles tendon injury is a very common injury/complaint. Many people think that an Achilles tendon injury is an inflammation or a tear, but this is certainly not the case. In most cases, there is increased fluid and cells in the Achilles tendon. However, the structure of the tendon is unchanged, resulting in painful swelling. Research has indicated that there is no characteristic inflammatory response in the tendon! Symptoms of an Achilles tendon injury

Can you play sport with osteoarthritis? If you suffer from osteoarthritis, you experience pain, stiffness and movement restriction. This reduces your muscle strength, stamina and coordination. However, it is important not to let this stop you from moving. Regular exercise has a positive impact on your health and it improves your fitness. In this blog, we would like to provide you with more information on whether it is possible to exercise with osteoarthritis. What is osteoarthritis?

Support stockings come in different types, sizes and pressure classes. Stockings with pressure class 1 apply a light pressure and are especially suitable for light complaints such as bruises, tired legs and light varicose veins. Pressure class 2 is best used for moderate complaints such as varicose veins and cramps. And compression stockings with pressure class 3 are best used when you have severe complaints such as thrombosis and severe varicose veins and oedema. These different types of compression stockings can be used for a wide range of conditions. Below is a list of the symptoms you can use compression stockings for and why. Read on below. Hip surgery

Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries and are caused by various factors. If your knee is bothering you after intensive therapy, it may be helpful to tape it with kinesiology tape. Taping the knee is extremely effective in reducing knee problems. Osteoarthritis of the knee, jumpers knee and sprained, or torn knee ligaments are common knee injuries. They often occur as a result of intensive sport on a hard surface. However, knee pain can have various causes and is not simply the result of wear and tear or overuse. A so-called theatre knee (slight damage to the back of the kneecap) is caused by sitting still for long periods with a bent knee. This disrupts muscle function, resulting in shortened muscles and loss of strength.

Muscle pain in the calf is very annoying and often occurs in athletes, but also in people who do not do much sport. There are several causes, but fortunately also several solutions to get rid of that annoying calf muscle pain. We would be happy to tell you more about it. Read on below. What causes calf muscle pain? Stiff calf muscles are caused by several elements. It can be caused by climbing stairs, doing hill training, trying out a new sport or changing shoes. Muscle pain can last from a few days to a week and eventually goes away on its own.