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Anterior (front) thigh pain can be caused for many reasons, mostly all due to physical excursion. Some pain may also be caused by surgery or even by illness, such as sciatica, ulcers or even...
Lou Gehrig's Disease, scientifically known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a disorder that attacks the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This causes the inability to properly...
The muscles of the spinal column play an important stabilization role in the body, and they assist in a number of the torso's movements. Injuries to these muscles, including the multifidus, can...
Neck muscle pain is difficult to ignore. It seems that no matter what you do or which way you turn, it's there nagging at you. Muscle pain in the neck can be caused by a variety of sources,...
Myoclonic seizures, or more accurately myoclonic twitches, are the result of rapid and sudden muscle contractions. It is the involuntary twitching, either relaxation or tensing, of muscles in the...
One in every 6,000 babies is born with spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA. It is the number one genetic killer of children under the age of 2, but can affect people of any age and gender. The disease...
When you're living with spinal muscular atrophy, it's common to feel helpless and angry. One way you can feel that you're doing something to combat the disease is to participate in clinical...
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the number one genetic killer of infants and toddlers. It affects children under the age of two, destroying the nerves that control voluntary muscle movement. They...
Muscle weakness can affect your quality of life, as everyday tasks become difficult, often leading to fatigue and depression. Take some time to consider your physical symptoms, medical history and...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a motor neuron disease that affects the voluntary muscles responsible for crawling, walking, swallowing and controlling the neck and head. It's a rare disease that...
Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who knows what you're going through. That's what Spinal Muscle Atrophy support groups are there for. They give you an outlet. You meet other people who...