Back pain is a common problem.  Research suggests that sixty percent of adults suffer from back pain every year, and half of these become chronic sufferers.  Back pain is most often the result of inactivity, poor posture, an injury or overuse but it can often be prevented by following some very simple advice.

A sprain is an injury that occurs to one or more of the ligaments in the ankle.  Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone and during a sprain they can become overstretched, twisted or torn. Most sprains are caused my rolling the foot inwards which could be a result of uneven ground, misplacement of the foot, a fall, or landing on an object. These sprains can cause varying degrees of pain, swelling and inflammation depending on the severity of the injury.  It can also lead to instability of the ankle joint.

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition causing fatigue and widespread pain in the fibrous tissues of the body (muscles, tendons and ligaments).  It is also associated with multiple tender points throughout the body which cause pain when lightly touched.  No-body knows the exact cause of fibromyalgia, however, middle-aged women and people with rheumatoid arthritis or other auto-immune disorders are more likely to develop the condition.  Research also suggests that is can be triggered by trauma (i.e. a car accident).