Tendons (thick fibrous cords) are connective tissues at the end of the muscles which connects the muscles to the bones. An inflammation or an irritation in the tendon is called Tendinitis. It is also called an ‘occupational disease’. Injury to tendons around the upper and lower limb area is very common. The different types of tendinitis are Wrist tendinitis, Achilles tendinitis, posterior tibial tendinitis, Patellar (kneecap)...

A long time ago, there was man and his enemies but no technologically advanced weapon. In those hard days, the man would pierce his body to appear creepy and scare them away. People get piercing today not to frighten people but to invite them in. As is seen, piercing is a part of the popular culture these days. It looks kind of sassy – getting your nose or tongue or belly button is an accepted idea. Another kind of piercing that could not...

Piercing is not a new custom. People have been indulging in the body art for a long time but for different reasons. Today, body art is cool – it is for the hip and the happening strata of the society. A long time ago in some places of the world it was considered mandatory for women to get a piercing but these days even men give it a try. There certainly isn’t anything wrong with it other than the fact that people aren’t well informed...

Thinking of getting a piercing this festive season? If you are, go for something out of the ordinary. Ear piercings and nose piercings are too common. Ever heard of Smiley Piercing? It doesn’t just sound cool, it looks equally smart. We’ll walk through this piercing style. Now, it is your body and you should be very concerned about it. Make sure you take into consideration every aspect of this piercing – the pain, healing and...

Piercing is not bound to any one of the sexes – both men and women get their body parts pierced. The most favorite part has been the ear; it has been popular all along in many parts of the world and still people get their ears, noses and helix pierced to wear jewelries. It is a part of both their inheritance and tradition. Not just India and Nepal but these practices are acknowledged in the western part of the globe too. So, let’s get...

There is no doubting the fact that piercing hurts. For some, the pain is more than others; all depends on how much you can take. Nonetheless, people get it done all the time. Pain or not, it is still very popular with everyone, especially the youngsters. But it is advised that you research the type of piercing you’re wishing to get before you join the hip and the happening club. Septum piercing, for one, enjoys a history of fame and...