Shoulder pain can occur suddenly with an injury, such as a fall on the shoulder. However, many people develop shoulder pain without any injury (non-traumatic shoulder pain). There are several common causes of non-traumatic shoulder pain, and the risk for these problems increases with age. The most common causes are tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, bursitis,… [Read More]
What Are the Symptoms of Knee Arthritis? How Do You Treat Knee Arthritis?
Although there are many kinds of arthritis, the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA), frequently affects the knee. The bones of a normal knee joint have a coating of cartilage over them which acts as a cushion between the bones. In knee arthritis, the cartilage starts to wear down. As the “wear and tear”… [Read More]
8 Tips That Will Keep You More Comfortable When Flying With Arthritis…
Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you know arthritis is one thing that will always come with you. But you can still go wherever you need or want to go. Make it easier on yourself with these tips… Exercise If you do a normal weekly exercise routine do a pre-flight workout. A workout in… [Read More]
What is Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Gout and How Can They Be Treated? See Diagram and Video…
What is arthritis? The word arthritis is a general term, not a specific illness. Most everyone knows that if someone has arthritis, then that person is having a problem with their joints. But, most people do not realize that there are over 115 different arthritic diseases. The following explains the most common types of arthritis and… [Read More]
Plantar Fasciitis – Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment…
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis can cause intense heel pain. Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It commonly causes a stabbing… [Read More]
