It causes a red, itchy rash with a red circle resembling a bull's eye target
What is Lyme Disease
Elevation and rest, cold ice pack; immobilization with elastic bandage, soft cast or splint
What is strains and sprains
The overlying skin is intact
What is a closed fracture
Hormone imbalances, kidney disease, diet inadequacy, intestinal malabsorption, and use of medication such as prednisone
What is Osteoporosis
An injury of ay tendon, muscle, or other tissue resulting from overuse, overstretching, or excessive forcible stretching of the tissue beyond its functional capacity
What is a strain
Rest, ice, and pain medication
What is a shin splint
A complete history and physical examination, followed by radiographic studies; bone scanning and MRI and sometimes bone biopsy
What is a fracture
The more serious injury, requires more intense treatment
What is a sprain
An exaggerated inward curvature of the spine
What is Lordosis
Results from a twisting mechanism, causing the break to wind around the bone
What is a spiral fracture