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Ligaments:
Stretchy bands of cordlike tissue that connect bone to bone.
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Manipulation:
Trained professionals such as chiropractors or osteopaths use their hands
to help restore normal movement to stiff joints.
Microwaves:
Microwave therapy is a type of deep heat therapy. The electromagnetic waves
pass between electrodes placed on the patient's skin. This creates heat that increases
blood flow and relieves muscle and joint pain.
Mobilization therapies:
A group of treatments that include traction, massage, and manipulation. When
used by a trained professional, these methods can help control pain and increase joint
and muscle motion.
Muscle:
Tissue that can contract, producing movement or force. There are three
types of muscle: striated muscle, attached to bones; smooth muscle, found in such
tissues as the stomach and blood vessels; and cardiac muscle, which forms the walls
of the heart. For striated muscle to function at its ideal level, the joint and surrounding
structures must be in good condition.
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Nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs):
A group of medications, including aspirin, ibuprofen, and related drugs,
used to reduce inflammation that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
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