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… the upper and lower teeth. Dental splints can help ease muscle tension and stabilize the jaw. They do this by … and clenching of the jaw (bruxism) that might be causing muscle tension and pain. Splints are worn mostly at night. … for 3 months or more. In cases of disc displacement and muscle spasm, you may be advised to wear a splint during the …
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… is pressing against your vagina. This can happen when the muscles and tissues that hold your pelvic organs in place … ovaries, uterus, cervix, bladder, urethra, pelvic floor muscles, clitoris, vagina, and rectum. What causes it? Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles and tissues that hold your pelvic organs in place …
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… is a bulge caused by tissue pushing through the wall of muscle that's holding it in. Most hernias are in the belly … time, hernias tend to increase in size as the abdominal muscle wall becomes weaker and more tissue bulges through. … may bulge through an opening or a weak spot in the stomach muscles. The hernia has a sac that may hold some intestine, …
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… follows a typical pattern. At 1 month of age, babies' neck muscles are not developed enough to support their heads for … and move in this position helps develop head and neck muscles. Around 4 months of age, babies gain control and … improve as they gain use and coordination of large muscles. During this time, babies roll over on purpose. They …
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… 30 seconds of the seizure, the entire body stiffens as the muscles contract. The back and neck are arched. Sometimes … phase of the seizure. During the next 30 to 45 seconds, the muscles jerk (convulse) in a rhythmic pattern. This is the clonic phase of the seizure. While the muscles are jerking, the person may bite his or her tongue …
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… nutrient-rich blood can flow. Poor blood flow "starves" the muscles and other tissues in the lower body. This process of … nutrient-rich blood can flow. Poor blood flow "starves" the muscles and other tissues in the lower body. This process of …
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… Strength training exercises help tone and strengthen your muscles. Stretching helps you be more flexible and avoid … Exercise can improve your quality of life, endurance, and muscle strength. It can help you return to work as soon as … by walking. Benefits of aerobic training Your heart is a muscle. And like other muscles in your body, your heart will …
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… The bacteria make a toxin, or poison, that causes severe muscle spasms. Tetanus can be very dangerous, but you can … to prevent it. Tetanus is also called "lockjaw" because muscle spasms in your jaw make it hard to open your mouth. … pressure and heart rate. It can cause severe and painful muscle spasms in your neck, arms, legs, and belly. How is it …