Knee pain is a common issue that affects people of all ages and activity levels. Understanding the root causes can help in managing and treating the pain effectively. Here are some of the most common causes of knee pain: 1. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that often affects the knees. It occurs when …
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How Sports Medicine Can Treat Overuse Injuries
How Sports Medicine Can Treat Overuse Injuries Injury to the muscle, bone, tendon, or joint that occurs as a result of repetitive trauma is known as an overuse injury. While overuse injuries are common in athletes who play sports like golf or baseball, they also arise in workers who perform repetitive motions on the job. …
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Why Are My Joints Stiff?
Why Are My Joints Stiff? While some cases of stiff joints are minor, others are serious and may interfere with your mobility and day-to-day comfort. Contrary to popular belief, stiff joints are not always the result of aging. There are a number of lifestyle factors and conditions that may lead you to experience stiffness in …
Experiencing Knee Pain? Here are the Common Causes
Experiencing Knee Pain? Here are the Common Causes Knee pain is a common health condition that affects children, adults, and seniors. The good news is that it can often be treated with conservative measures like rest, ice, and compression. In some cases, however, surgery may be necessary. If you’re experiencing knee pain and unsure of …
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Common Hand Pain Causes & How To Find Relief
Common Hand Pain Causes & How To Find Relief You depend on your hands for almost every task. In addition, your hands are composed of countless bones, ligaments, joints, nerves, and muscles. So they’re likely to experience pain at some point in time. There are a variety of physical conditions and hand-related injuries that can …
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How Does Colder Weather Affect my Knee Injury?
How Does Colder Weather Affect my Knee Injury? If you’re living with a knee injury, you may find that the weather has a significant effect on your knee pain. You’re not alone as many people experience flare ups during the cold winter seasons. So what causes knee pain in low temperatures? And what can you …
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What Happens if Plantar Fasciitis is Left Untreated?
What Happens if Plantar Fasciitis is Left Untreated? The thick tissue band that can be found across the bottom of your foot is known as your plantar fascia. It’s job is to connect your heel to your toes. When your plantar becomes inflamed, you may develop a condition known as plantar fasciitis. The most common …
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Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel
Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel The median nerve runs from your forearm into the palm of your hand. When it experiences pressure, you may have a condition known as carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel is one of the most common hand disorders and leads to symptoms like pain and tingling in the fingers and feelings of …
How Do You Know You Tore Your ACL?
How Do You Know You Tore Your ACL? There’s no denying that knee injuries can take a serious toll on your quality of life. Your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is essentially a band of ligaments that stabilize your knee bones. It’s important because it keeps your shinbone in place so that it doesn’t slide in …
What Shoes Cure Bunions?
What Shoes Cure Bunions? If your big toe has a bump that appears bony, you likely have a bunion. When the bones in your foot move out of their proper positions, you may develop this condition and notice that your big toe sticks out. A bunion may also lead to redness and swelling, calluses, and …