Arthritis - Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. Symptoms of arthritis may include pain, swelling, limitation of movement, and (rarely) warmth and redness. There are over 100 types of arthritis. Three common types are:

Asthma - Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system that involves inflammation in the bronchial tubes, or airways, which carry air to the lungs.

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Osteoarthritis  - Causes progressive breakdown of cartilage, the protective cushioning tissue in joints. The cartilage gradually breaks down until the bones, which were once separated by cartilage, rub directly against each other. This results in pain and rapid damage to the bones.

Osteoporosis  Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes your bones to become so thin that they can break during normal daily activities such as lifting a heavy object or rolling over in bed. Whether you develop osteoporosis or loss of bone mass  depends on the thickness of your bones early in life, as well as health, diet, and physical activity later in life.

Back Pain - Back pain is a problem for most people at some point during their lives. Back pain refers to pain anywhere from the area of the neck to the tailbone (coccyx). The back includes:

• The bones of the spine (vertebrae).
• The joints that guide the direction of the movement of the spine.
• The discs that separate the vertebrae and absorb shock as a person moves.
• The muscles and ligaments that hold the spine together.

Bursitis - Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, a small sac of fluid that cushions and lubricates an area between tendon and bone or around a joint. The inflammation can cause the bursa to swell with fluid. Bursitis can occur anywhere in the body where there is a bursa, usually near a joint. The condition is often painful.

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Cancer - There are various types of cancers that can affect tissue, blood muscle and joint or  bone. Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes fatigue severe enough to interfere with your ability to participate in normal work, recreational, or social activities. Fatigue caused by CFS does not improve substantially with rest.

Most experts now believe that chronic fatigue syndrome is a distinct physical disease with physical symptoms. Although poorly understood, CFS is quite real and can make functioning normally difficult for many people who have it.

Cystic Fibrosis -Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic and progressive disease usually diagnosed in childhood that causes mucus to become thick, dry, and sticky. The mucus builds up and clogs passages in many of the body's organs, but primarily the lungs and the pancreas. In the lungs, the mucus can lead to serious breathing problems and lung disease. In the pancreas, the mucus can lead to malnutrition and problems

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Depression-Depression is a mood disorder that causes symptoms such as low energy, prolonged sadness or irritability, and lack of interest in daily activities. It can be triggered by a chemical imbalance or stressful, emotional situations. Depression is a medical condition, not a character flaw or weakness. Many people with depression do not seek treatment because they are embarrassed or think they will get over it on their own. 

Diabetes - Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disease that develops when the pancreas stops producing insulin. Insulin is a hormone that lets sugar (glucose) move from the blood into the body's cells, where it can be used for energy or stored for later use. If sugar cannot move from the blood into the cells, the person's blood sugar rises above a safe level and the cells cannot function properly.

Type 2-diabetes is a lifelong disease that develops when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin or when the body's tissues become resistant to insulin. Insulin lets sugar (glucose) enter cells, where it is used for energy. It also helps the body store extra sugar in muscle, fat, and liver cells. The stored sugar can be released and used for energy when needed.

Down Syndrome -Down syndrome is a condition caused by abnormal cell division in the egg, sperm, or fertilized egg. This results in an extra or irregular chromosome in some or all of the body's cells, causing varying levels of mental retardation and physical disabilities. People with Down syndrome have an increased risk of developing health problems, such as those related to vision, hearing, congenital heart defects, thyroid function, ear and respiratory infections, and sleep apnea.

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Rheumatoid arthritis - Causes inflammation and swelling of the tissue (synovial membranes) lining the joints. Over time, rheumatoid arthritis may result in destruction of the joint tissues (including the cartilage, ligaments, tendons) and bone.

Epilepsy- Epilepsy is a nervous system disorder that produces sudden, intense bursts of electrical activity in the brain. This abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes seizures, which may briefly upset a person's muscle control, movement, speech, vision, or awareness.

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. Congenital Scoliosis is therefore a lateral curvature of the spine due to congenital anomalies of the vertebrae. These are usually easily seen on standard x-rays, but on rare occasions are discovered only on MRI or at the time of surgery.

Spinal Stenosis -Spinal Stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal. This narrowing can squeeze (compress) and irritate the nerve roots that branch out from the spinal cord, or it can squeeze and irritate the spinal cord itself. This can cause pain, numbness, or weakness, most often in the buttocks, legs, and feet.

Sciatica - Sciatica is the term given to pain down the leg, which is caused by irritation of the main nerve into the leg, the sciatic nerve. This pain tends to be caused where the nerves pass through and emerge from the lower bones of the spine (lumbar vertebrae). Much of the advice regarding this condition is the same as that for

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Fibromyalgia - Fibromyalgia syndrome (or Fibromyalgia) is a chronic disorder associated with widespread muscle and soft tissue pain, tenderness, and fatigue. A person with Fibromyalgia will experience pain when up to 18 specific areas called tender points are pressed. Pushing carefully on these specific trigger points during an examination causes discomfort or sharp pain.

Tendonitis -Tendonitis occurs when tendons become inflamed for a variety of reasons, and the action of pulling the muscle becomes irritating. If the normal smooth gliding motion of your tendon is impaired, the tendon will become inflamed and movement will become painful. This is called tendonitis, and literally means inflammation of the tendon.

TMJ -Temporomandibular Joint  Syndrome -TMJ is a disorder of the jaw joint and related structures where the ball  socket, and cushioning disk of the joint are damaged or misaligned.  Over time, the meniscus becomes increasingly compressed and torn, allowing the bony structures of the ball and socket to deteriorate at an accelerating rate due to the grinding wear on the joint and the loss of cushioning effect of the meniscus. This grinding and concurrent pressure on the capsular ligament surrounding the joint can cause head pain, and may create difficulty in opening or closing of the mouth. The body attempts to realign the joint using the musculature in the face, jaw and neck. As these muscles become fatigued, additional muscles in the shoulders and back attempt to help this condition, then become stressed themselves. This can cause symptoms of generalized muscle pain and weakness that are diagnosed as Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome (Fibromyalgia)  and/or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Gout - Gout is a disease caused by the deposit of uric acid crystals in the joints of the body. It is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and heat (inflammation) as well as stiffness in a joint or joints. Gout is a form of arthritis (inflammation of the joints) and is most common in men.¹

Headaches -Headaches are one of the most common pain-related health problems in both children and adults. You may have a headache along with another minor health problem such as a sore throat, cold, or sinus problem

Herniated Discs -The bones that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small discs. These discs are round and flat, with a tough, outer shell (capsule or annulus) that surrounds a jellylike material, called the nucleus. Normally the disc is under pressure and its outer.

Irritable bowel syndrome - (IBS) is a disorder of the large and small intestines that causes abdominal pain or discomfort. The pain occurs along with constipation or diarrhea. Other common symptoms are bloating, passing mucus in the stools, or a sense that you have not completely emptied your bowels.

Joint Bone Injury- Everyone has had minor bone, muscle, or joint injuries at one time or another. Most of the time our body movements do not cause problems, but it's not surprising that symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Bone, muscle, or joint injuries most commonly occur during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or doing projects around the home

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis - (JRA) is a disease that affects about 1 in 1,000 children aged 16 and younger, resulting in inflamed, swollen joints that are often stiff and painful. The cause of this disease is considered to be autoimmune in nature but is otherwise poorly understood.

Low Back Pain - Most back pain occurs in the lower back area called the lumbosacral region of the spine. Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or injury. Other less common causes of low back pain include illness and spinal deformity.

Lung Cancer - Lung cancer occurs when cells in the lung start to grow rapidly in an uncontrolled manner. Lung cancer can start anywhere in the lungs and affect any part of the respiratory system. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women

Lupus  - Systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE, is an autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation, pain, and tissue damage throughout the body.

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Nervous System - The nervous system is a complex, highly specialized network. It organizes, explains, and directs interactions between you and the world around you. The nervous system controls: