Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of your hand. When the median nerve is compressed, the symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm. In most patients, carpal tunnel syndrome… [Read More]
Frozen Shoulder Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments…
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that presents itself as stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. In most cases, signs and symptoms start gradually but worsen over time and are often resolved between one to three years later. Your chance of developing adhesive capsulitis increases if you are recovering from a medical… [Read More]
Does Stress Aggravate Inflammatory Arthritis?…
A vicious cycle occurs in the relationship between arthritis and stress. The difficulties which arise from living with chronic arthritis create stress. The stress causes muscle tension and increased pain along with worsening arthritic symptoms. The worsening symptoms lead back to more stress. Stress can produce hormone changes that lead to inflammation. Every person has… [Read More]
Rheumatologists Help With Arthritis and Diseases of the Joints, Muscles, Bones, and Connective Tissue. Watch The Video…
What is a Rheumatologist? A rheumatologist is an internal medicine physician or pediatrician who is qualified by additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissue. Rheumatologists also specialize in treating conditions in which the immune system attacks the body, known as… [Read More]
The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments For Bursitis Hip, Elbow, and Shoulder Pain…
Bursitis (bur-SY-tis)is a painful condition resulting from inflammation of the bursae (bur- See), small sacs of synovial fluid that cushion bones, tendons, and muscles at the joints. The bursae promote smooth, friction-less movement. Though bursitis is not a life-threatening condition, it is uncomfortable or painful and may impede daily functioning. Treatment involves resting the affected… [Read More]
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