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Results 1 - 10 of 15 for Compression
  1. Spine Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/spineinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  2. CPR (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... recommended for children). "Hands-only" CPR uses chest compressions to keep blood circulating. Chest compressions involve pushing hard and fast in the center ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cpr.html - Health Topics
  3. Lymphedema (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Treatment can help control symptoms. It includes exercise, compression devices, skin care, and massage. NIH: National Cancer ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lymphedema.html - Health Topics
  4. Osteogenesis Imperfecta (National Library of Medicine)  
    Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder in which bones fracture (break) easily. Sometimes the fractures happen for no known reason. OI can also cause weak ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/osteogenesisimperfecta.html - Health Topics
  5. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... below your neck are compressed, or squeezed. The compression can happen between the muscles of your neck ... press on nerves Poor posture that causes nerve compression Pregnancy Repetitive arm and shoulder movements and activity, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/thoracicoutletsyndrome.html - Health Topics
  6. Back Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your back is made of bones, muscles, and other tissues extending from your neck to your pelvis. Back injuries can result from sports injuries, work around ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/backinjuries.html - Health Topics
  7. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... on a long flight or car trip Wearing compression stockings after surgery or during a long flight ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodclots.html - Health Topics
  8. Deep Vein Thrombosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/deepveinthrombosis.html - Health Topics
  9. Hand Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... regular activities. Hand problems include : Carpal tunnel syndrome - compression of a nerve as it goes through the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/handinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  10. Muscle Cramps (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a muscle. This is the most common cause. Compression of your nerves, from problems such as a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/musclecramps.html - Health Topics
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