Bones, Joints & Muscles

Do you have attacks of bursitis? Do you know what bursitis is? Bursitis is caused when the bursa becomes inflamed. What is bursa? Bursa is a tiny sac located where the tendons pass over areas...

Shoulder and elbow injuries can be painful and limit range of motion in these important joints. Obey the instructions of your doctor and physical therapist, whether you are recovering from an...

Ankle pain often occurs due to an ankle sprain, which is an injury to the ligaments in your ankle. This causes small tears and leads to swelling and bruising. (See Reference 1.) Aside from...

Numbness in the legs and feet can be caused by several factors. Any unusual or reoccurring numbness, tingling or uncomfortable feeling in the legs and/or feet should be addressed and treated.

Physicians or nurses use a gait belt to assist them in moving an impaired patient from one place to another. Additionally it is a physical device used in therapy to help a patient walk. Despite...

Knee arthritis typically affects individuals over the age of 50 years old, and is characterized by a wearing away of the cartilage joint in the knee. When the cartilage begins to disappear, the...

Chronic tendonitis can be a painful and debilitating condition. It can affect many areas of the body but is most commonly seen in the elbows, ankles, feet and shoulders. It occurs when the tendons...

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are "smooth, bony growths that form over a long period of time" and commonly occur in people over the age of 60, according to Cedars-Sinai Health. Slightly...

A bulging or herniated disk is the leading cause of sciatica, according to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jean-Jacques Abitol in his article "6 Leading Causes of Sciatica" on Spineuniverse.com. Sciatica...

An estimated 21 million Americans suffer from bone and joint problems. Bone and joint problems are often a source of great pain and can restrict physical activities. Problems in the joints can...

Torn lower back muscles can occur as a result of a sports or work-related injury. People can also sustain a torn lower back muscle in an automobile accident or fall. According to orthopedic...

Arthritis in the middle finger affects the articular cartilage in the two interphalangeal between knuckle and finger tip joints, according to rheumatologist, Dr. Nathan Wei, in his article...

There are different types of finger arthritis, including distal interphalangeal (DIP), osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. All can cause severe inflammation and pain because the cartilage...

Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements are commonly used to ease joint pain due to arthritis or injury. While they have not proved effective for everyone who suffers chronic joint pain, many...

Exercise is valuable for people of all ages. For senior citizens who suffer from arthritis or who are subject to osteoporosis, moderate upper body exercise can help keep joints flexible, improve...

Calf injuries are not uncommon, particularly among athletes and active individuals. The calves take a great deal of stress in any activity involving running, sprinting and agility-based movements....

Sudden pain which radiates along the front of your hip to your thigh is an indication of a hip flexor injury. Your pain can increase every time your move or try to lift your knee towards your...

The rotary, or rotator, cuff is a group muscles and tendons that help to support the shoulder during movement. When there has been trauma to the shoulder or if there is too much repetitive use of...

People often suffer from both foot and ankle tendonitis, especially runners, athletes and those people who work on their feet a lot (i.e., mail carriers). According to Sportsinjuryclinic.com, a...

Fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis are two devastating, incurable conditions that affect the muscular system, directly or indirectly. They have some similar symptoms, but their causes,...

To improve and increase range of motion in your hip joints, it's important to perform exercises. Regular hip exercises---especially after a hip repair, like a hip surgery, or after some damage...

Many people have a hard time getting out of bed every morning because of morning joint pain. The pain and stiffness that many experience each dawn could be caused several factors including arthritis.

There are two main types of elbow tendinitis: lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow). Tennis elbow occurs on the radial or thumb side of the elbow as...

Doctors use bone density to determine if you have osteoporosis or if you are in danger of fracturing a bone if you fall. Bone-density tests are particularly useful for detecting these risks in...

Rotator cuff injuries are caused from overuse or from repetitive movement of the shoulder. This nagging injury can be very painful and can restrict you from performing your daily activities. The...

Bone disease is a common malady among the elderly. It causes bones to lose strength and become brittle, breaking easily. There are different kinds of bone disease that affect seniors, each with...

Arthritis in the back occurs in the spinal vertebrae. According to Spine-Health.com, an online source run by orthopedic doctors, "with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, the...

Many people have had sore muscles in their life as a result of overworking them and may have not known how to relieve the pain. Muscle soreness, which can occur one to two days after heavily...

Chronic patellar tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shin that is typically caused by an injury. These recurring injuries are most common in athletes who...

Bone disease has long been related to calcium loss or deficiency. This condition can cause bones to become brittle and lose strength, leaving the sufferer susceptible to bone damage.

Posterior herniated discs are common in today's sedentary society. The herniated discs occur in the lumbar--lower--region of the back and tend to result in back and/or leg pain (sciatica). A...

Caring for a patient after hip surgery is a challenging task. You need to be extra careful, especially when moving the patient. While the patient won't be able to take a bath herself for eight...

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition where your muscle fibers break down into a substance known as myoglobin. Because myoglobin has a toxic effect on your kidneys, rhabdomyolysis poses a number of...

Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon which connects muscles to bones in various joints. According to the article "Tendinitis" by the staff at Mayoclinic.com, tendonitis is "most common...

The purpose of chiropractic treatment for piriformis syndrome is to restore the function of the pelvic and spinal joints that may be contributing to the problem, according to ISIS Chiropractic...

When your knees bend toward each other, you have a condition known as knock knees. There are varying degrees of knock knees. Sometimes, the knees only bend slightly toward each other, and no...

Back arthritis is caused by the erosion of cartilage between vertebrae in the spine. It can occur in older people as well as those who engage in a lot of physical activity. According to the...

Shoulder fracture is the term used to describe any broken bone within the shoulder joint. It may include a broken shoulder blade (scapula), clavicle (collar bone) or proximal humerus (upper arm...

The shoulder is a highly mobile structure composed of several joints, along with numerous muscles, tendons and ligaments. We commonly call on this structure to perform various everyday activities...

Your tendons hold your bones and muscles together. When you engage in strenuous activities, your tendons can be placed at risk for developing tendinitis. Stress on your tendons can tear or inflame...

You'll learn therapeutic pain relieving methods that you can use to help manage your pain which may help you to function more effectively throughout your day.

Endocrinology is used in the diagnosis of bone disorders.

Legs can swell for various reasons, including prolonged periods of standing, injury and insect bites and stings. When swelling occurs, treating it as soon as possible can prevent the swelling from...

The elbow joint is comprised of bone, ligaments, cartilage and fluid. Surrounding muscles and tendons aid in the movement of the elbow joint. The shoulder is comprised of two bones: the humerus...

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. This condition is commonly developed after having your arm in a sling for a few weeks...

Commonly called Proteus syndrome, Proteus bone disease is a rare condition that causes a variety of symptoms. Proteus syndrome received its name from German pediatrician Hans-Rudolf Wiedemann...

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain caused by tears in the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that travels across the bottom of your foot from your heel to your toes. Untreated, plantar...

Suffering a bicep tendon injury is a rare and painful occurrence. There are three tendons that hold the bicep muscle in place, two by the shoulder and one by the elbow. A complete tear of this...

Strained ligaments are a common injury for people who actively participate in athletics and sports. Healing ligament strains is a fairly straightforward process and, if done correctly, can lead to...

Because of the anatomical structure of the shoulder joint, it has an incredible range of motion and is the most flexible joint in the human body. While being able to move the shoulder in a variety...