Tennis Elbow is a condition that results in deterioration of the tendon fibers that attach to the bone at the outside of the elbow. Tendons are strong fibers that attach muscles to bone. They are tissues that do not stretch easily and are…
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Arthritis is an umbrella term that covers more than 150 different conditions affecting the muscles, bones, and joints (musculoskeletal conditions). There’s no single food or groups of foods that can cure these conditions, but what you eat can…
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an umbrella term describing damage to or malfunction of the nervous system. It creates long-lasting (chronic) pain and inflammation in a limb (hand, arm, leg, or foot), often following an injury or surgery…
Spinal fractures can occur anywhere in the chain of vertebrae that compose the spine, and they can vary widely in severity.
Those fractures that result from high-energy trauma can be severe, requiring emergency treatment. Others that come…
Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb, medically termed Stenosing Tenosynovitis, are common hand conditions. This condition occurs when the tendons in the thumb and fingers do not glide smoothly. Tendons are strong tissues that connect our…
Gout is one of the more than 100 types of arthritis. It was once called the “disease of kings,” because people mistakenly connected it with the savory meats and wine only the rich could afford.
Like all other forms of arthritis, it causes…
Hip pain is something of an umbrella term used to describe pain in or around the hip joint. When pain is in the joint itself, it’s most likely a joint issue. But if you feel it outside or around the hip joint, it may be due to problems with the…
Wrist fractures are a very common type of orthopedic injury. They occur most often as the result of a fall. When we fall, it is our natural instinct to stretch out our arms in an attempt to cushion ourselves. However, this…