Every ardent athlete or runner might have at some point of the time been the recipient of some grave injury that might have restricted their movement for a while. Many of these injuries occur when one doesn’t take care of their body, or in a bid to exceed their previous performance pushes themselves to fulfill unrealistic expectations.

Everything, when practiced in moderation, helps us lead a normal life which is devoid of a majority of problems one faces. However, even in our bid to lead a healthy life, the very process of trying to keep ourselves fit can end up putting ourselves in danger. It happens when we try too hard to push the boundaries set by our body in order to attain our goal quicker than it is humanly possible.

Here’s a condition that affects the athletes and regular individuals alike- muscular spasms. These spasms are characterized by excruciating pain in the affected area, which can restrict your normal movement for a brief period of time. Muscle spasms occur when a person lifts heavy weights or when the muscles are overworked and overused, and it ultimately leads to an injury.

Our body is wired in a manner that it gives us warnings before the onset of the impending doom. The increase in blood pressure levels or the blood sugar level is a sign that our body is in distress, and effective measures are to be taken to bring our blood pressure and blood sugar back to the normal levels.

You might be surprised to know that about 10% of Americans suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Imagine crashing on the bed after a busy day at work, but not being able to sleep as even though your body and mind are ready to retire, your legs ache and there is a prickling feeling in your feet, which does not let you sleep.

Chickenpox is caused by the virus called herpes varicella-zoster virus. This virus remains dormant in the body after a bout of chickenpox. In some cases, it becomes active again and can cause shingles. A person who gets chickenpox once becomes immune to the disease for life. It is quite rare for a person to be affected by chickenpox twice.