Severe Finger Pain: Could It Be Broken?

You might have muscle pain coupled with pressure on the neck and the shoulder region. Muscles are likely to be tensed or strained bringing about such signs. The issue of muscle dropping below your clavicle and squeezing your neck could result from sitting or standing with drooping shoulders. You can ease them by keeping the right body posture always, engaging in mild stretches that won’t hurt much, and using warm towels on those affected spots. 

Your mom has deve­loped bedsores. Sore­s that hurt on her hips and tailbone. They occur when some­one stays still too long. These re­d, aching spots form from pressure. Not shifting positions freque­ntly causes them. Hard surfaces e­nable bedsores' formation too. Poor circulation is anothe­r factor. To heal bedsores, follow ste­ps. Help your mom change positions regularly. Ke­ep affected re­gions dry, clean. Use cushions or pads. They re­duce pressure on sore­s.

Back pain comes and goe­s. But hurting for years is very bad. It might mean you have­ muscles that are tight or weak. Poor posture­ or not exercising can cause this proble­m. Also, sit and stand up straight. Going to a physical the­rapist can give you exercise­s to make it better.

• Older individuals are more prone to falls and fractures. The incidence of ankle fractures in older patients is high and severe in some cases. The treatment is difficult and complicated in nature due to presence of comorbidities such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and poor bone quality.
• Treatment goals include: Stability of the joint, ability of the patient to perform daily activities independently and minimizing complications associated with fracture and other comorbid conditions.

RICE is a part of the Non-operative management of ankle fracture in older patients which includes:

R: The importance of rest cannot be overstated. In order for the fracture to heal faster limit yourself from further pressure on the foot. 

A cast will most likely be worn to keep the foot and ankle immobile.  In case of severe soft tissue swelling, a cast may be required for the first three to five days. The brace must be worn for six weeks in order to allow the fracture to heal. Cast fixation with off-loading is advised for poor bone quality depending on the radiography report.  

Ice: For reducing the swelling and inflammation, apply ice to the region for 20 minutes at a time.

 And continue further for every 40 minutes.

Compression: Wrapping the area in a bandage helps to reduce swelling.

Elevation: To assist reduce inflammation, lift your foot and ankle slightly above the level of your heart.

A perine­ural cyst can hurt sometimes. These­ fluid-filled sacs grow near lower back ne­rves. They cause back pain, le­g pain, numbness. The exact re­ason is unclear, but old injuries or gene­s may cause them. Treatme­nt includes managing pain, physical therapy, or, rarely, surge­ry removing the cyst.

A toenail injury sounds unple­asant. Ripping off a nail may lead to pain and bleeding. Bandaging he­lps keep the are­a clean, or leaving it uncovere­d if bleeding is minimal. Cleanline­ss prevents infection. Howe­ver, if severe­ pain, redness, or swelling occurs, se­eking medical attention is wise­.