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Frozen Shoulder – Pain & Trouble with the Rotator Cuff. - Jessie Eldora
Pain & Trouble with the Rotator Cuff. Cheryl winced as she removed her jacket. “My shoulder`s so painful!” she told her doctor. “Even turning over in bed is uncomfortable.” The doctor said it sounded like frozen shoulder. He wanted a closer look. He asked Cheryl what... Submitted 17 hours 1 minute ago. NEW!

Is Your Back Pain Due to SI Joint Dysfunction? - - Winifred Bragg MD
A painful sacroiliac joint is one of the more common causes of mechanical low back pain. There are two SI joints, each located on either side of the sacrum. These joints allow twisting movements when we move our legs. There are many different terms for sacroiliac joint problems, including SI... Submitted 65 days 1 hour ago.

Causes Symptoms and of Tenosynovitis - - Jessie Eldora
The Painful Repetitive Strain Injury . Those that suffer from arthritis can expect some aching and discomfort, but for those who are in constant, debilitating pain, it could be something more serious. If your wrist aches so badly that you can't carry out daily functions, it could be a case of... Submitted 172 days 22 hours ago.

Frustrated With Runner’s Knee - The Pain That Didn’t Go Away - - S. Jalonen
You’d never know how much trouble can a simple knee pain cause in a person’s life. Over 2,5 years ago I certainly didn’t realize what was ahead of me. It started innocently enough. My left knee started behaving funky, but not funky enough for me to pay much attention. I just... Submitted 317 days 5 hours ago.

Arthritis in Your Hands Got You Down? Alternative Therapies - Dr. Carla Goddard
Hand pain is one of the most common symptomatology aspects of arthritis, especially in RA. From the mild weakness to the horrific Herberden nodes that can form on any of the knuckles of the fingers, it is evident that the functionality of the hands are a major concern for anyone who is diagnosed... Submitted 1 year 182 days ago.

Degenerative Joint Disease & Degenerative Disc Disease - Dr. Mathew Ullom, B.S., D.C.
What is Degenerative Joint Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease? As we age, the water and protein content of the body's cartilage changes. This change results in weaker, more fragile and thin cartilage. Because both the discs and the joints that stack the vertebrae (facet joints) are... Submitted 1 year 337 days ago.

Big Toe Pain, Stiffness and Swelling - Hallux Rigidus/Limitus - GARY WEBB
Do you have a Hallux Rigidus, known as a big, stiff toe? It is a degenerative condition, which as it worsens will prevent you from walking properly. It is a disorder of the joint on the base of your large toe. Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis which arises from cartilage... Submitted 2 years 186 days ago.

Prevent Arthritis Treatments - New Arthritis Drug Stops Disability Stage - Kacycarr
What is it that dupes people into believing that Arthritis only affects the elderly? The main reason given for this misconception includes granny and granddad. Watching the aged struggle to hobble along and bent over because their bones won't allow them to straighten up without creaking, or... Submitted 2 years 239 days ago.

Identify The Root Cause Of Your Sciatic Nerve Pain Before Treatment - Mike Saros
If you feel that back or sciatic nerve pain is completely overwhelming your life, you are not alone. So many people live with debilitating, even crippling back pain everyday seemingly with no end in sight. It is a daily ritual for them to reach into the medicine cabinet and pop a pill of... Submitted 3 years 129 days ago.

Heel Spurs, Heel Pain and Fasciitis: The Causes and the Treatment - - Jeff Davies
When ever a patient comes into the office complaining of heel pain my first question is, "Is the pain worse with the first few steps in the morning and then again when you first get up and walk after sitting a while?" These are the classic symptoms for a condition known as plantar fasciitis. The... Submitted 3 years 135 days ago.

Why Flat Feet Cause Foot Pain - - Jeff Davies
I love to see patients with flat feet. In fact sometimes I feel that I should dedicate my medical career to educating people about flat-feet. So many people suffer from problems caused by flat feet and they don't realize that in most cases the cause of the problem can be easily corrected with a... Submitted 3 years 138 days ago.

Top 5 tips to Treat and Prevent Sciatica - Neil Jones
Many people think of sciatica, symptoms of which include pain down the leg, some numbness and weakness of the limbs as just another case of lower back pain and believe that with sufficient rest, the pain will go away. However, sciatica is a little more serious than that. Occasionally, the sciatic... Submitted 3 years 161 days ago.

Chronic Pain—When the Fix Hurts Worse Than the Pain - Sandra E. Graham
Statistics have shown that over 30 million Americans suffer from back pain at some time or other in their lives and that equates to a lot of sleepless nights and grouchy spouses. Unrequited pain can be the forerunner to numerous other problems; most especially when it relates to the back. ... Submitted 3 years 355 days ago.

Back Pain and Cycling – Is Your Bicycle a Pain In the Back? - - Paula Fitzpatrick
It’s a no-brainer! - Keeping fit is a great way to avoid getting back pain and cycling is a great way to get fit. Cycling is undoubtedly fun AND good for you, but it can occasionally cause back pain – estimates suggest between 30-70% of us will get back pain when cycling. So what can you do if... Submitted 4 years 85 days ago.

Vitamin C For Gout? It Is A Good Idea, But A Caution If You Use It As A Gout Treatment - John Mepham
Should you take Vitamin C for gout? The answer is probably yes, but read on for a possibly relevant caution. Gout cures require that uric acid levels be reduced. Vitamins and drugs work in two ways to reduce uric acid levels. One is restricting its supply by inhibiting purine breakdown into uric... Submitted 4 years 113 days ago.

The Truth About Gout - Michael Koski
Our society is such that on a daily basis we unknowingly introduce our bodies to countless foreign substances. We are so conditioned to our way of life that we are not conscious to the fact that almost everything we eat, drink, breathe and put in or on our bodies is full of any number of food... Submitted 4 years 132 days ago.

Arthritis and Joint Pain: The Truth Revealed - Michael Koski
Our society is such that on a daily basis we unknowingly introduce our bodies to countless foreign substances. We are so conditioned to our way of life that we are not conscious to the fact that almost everything we eat, drink, breathe and put in or on our bodies is full of any number of food... Submitted 4 years 132 days ago.

Barefoot Running - A Medical Perspective on Free Running and Barefoot Shoes - - Daniel Metz
Excessive pronation has often been associated as a predisposing factor for several lower extremity overuse injuries. Research has investigated the causes of these injuries and their association with various degrees of pronation, finding a positive correlation with excessive pronation and injury... Submitted 347 days 8 hours ago.

Living With Fibromyalgia (which Isn't a Joint Disorder) - Cheryl Collinson
Firstly, I would like to clearly state that Fibormyalgia isn't a joint disorder! In fact, I was dissapointed that FMS wasn't an option under "health". A brief medical description of FMS is as follows: "Inflamation of the fibrous or connective tissue of the body. Coupled with widespread muscle... Submitted 354 days 3 hours ago.

Joint Pain Relief: 4 Facts You Should Know - - Carlton Hill
Joint pain can be relieved in many different ways. Let's weigh the facts about joint pain relief remedies available today. For long-term treatment of joint pain and osteoarthritis it is important to know what's available and some of the risks involved. FACT 1: There are all-natural, safe... Submitted 1 year 22 days ago.

Overseas Joint Surgery – 10 Tips for a Better Experience - - Charles Swanson
I’m a big fan of health tourism provided you find the right destination. If you’ve read any of my previous articles then you know I’m a fan of New Zealand as that destination –for many reasons, not the least of which are clean, state-of-the-art facilities and highly... Submitted 1 year 36 days ago.

Traveling to New Zealand? Read This First… - - Charles Swanson
So if you’re read any of my past articles, then you’ve read how New Zealand is fast becoming a destination for health tourism. Orthopedic surgeries such as knee replacements or hip replacements can be performed in New Zealand for a fraction of the cost they can be done elsewhere.... Submitted 1 year 51 days ago.

Joint Pain: The All-Natural Discovery - - Carlton Hill
Millions of Americans suffer with joint health issues. Arthritis, sports fatigue, and aging can all cause wear and tear on your joints-ankle, knee, hip, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, -- leading to discomfort, inflammation, and sometimes more serious joint issues. Every single movement your... Submitted 1 year 56 days ago.

Happy Holidays! Here’s Your Knee Replacement - - Charles Swanson
The older my parents get – in fact the older any of my relatives get – the harder it is to find a holiday gift that they could really use. I usually end up getting them a gift certificate for a meal out, or some useless trinket that will sit on their coffee table collecting dust... Submitted 1 year 57 days ago.

Simple Things You Can Do To Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain - - Robert Spadinger
Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease that causes inflammation of the joints. Other typical symptoms of this disease are warmth, redness and swelling in the joints, pain and stiffness. Currently, almost 1% of the world's population suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Women are more oat... Submitted 1 year 93 days ago.