Conditions
Elbow Pain
Golfer's Elbow
Elbow tendonitis, also commonly known as either golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow, causes the tendons of the lower arm to swell and due to inflammation, causes pain through the arm. This is caused by either overuse or overload, and in most cases comes from small tears in the elbow.
Although the names are associated with sports, the golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow arising from the repetitive gripping motion of the first two fingers and thumb. As you can imagine, many professions require the use of these fingers.
Back Pain
Lumbar Arthritis
Lumbar arthritis is a very common form of arthritis. It develops from age. Lumbar Arthritis is a serious issue because we use our backs to hold us up all day. As a result, it bears the continuous load 24/7.
Besides age, other causes of spinal arthritis include:
- Traumatic Events
- Family history
- Stress
- Degenerative diseases
- Tuberculosis
Hand & Wrist
Wrist Arthritis
Wrist arthritis is degeneration of the joint capsule and ligaments in the wrist. Wrist arthritis can be particularly debilitating for the individual because of the importance of your writes for everyday activity.
In some cases, arthritis is present in both wrists, as well as other joints in the body. However, If the pain is localized to the wrist alone, it can be confused with other conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, also known as CTS, results from the median nerve being pressed as it runs through the wrist. It is a very common condition and often causes a lot of pain and numbness in the arm and hand. most patients seem to feel the pain worsen over time. Therefore, it is extremely important to diagnose it and treat it as soon as possible. If left without care for a long time, it can cause damage to the nerves.
Hip Pain
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the hip joints. It is a type of arthritis and it cracks away at the bones and can damage cartilage around the joint. Because of the hip’s important position in the body, this condition can be debilitating. It causes pain and discomfort while limiting the activities that the individual can perform.
There are several types of arthritis, and any one of them can affect the hip. However, the most common type of arthritis associated with the hip is osteoarthritis. Other types include rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and sometimes, psoriatic arthritis. Each of these presents with slightly different symptoms, although they have common ones too.
Besides pain, some other symptoms associated with Hip Osteoarthritis include:
- Joint stiffness
- Inflammation around the joint
- Joint tenderness
- Snapping or popping sound when the joint is moved
- Limited range of motion the joint
Hip Bursitis
Knee Pain
Knee Degeneration
Arthritis is a serious inflammatory medical condition that affects the joints of the body. Knee Degeneration is an especially common cause of pain in the knee. The knee can be affected by almost any type of arthritis as there are about a hundred types, however, there are a few types that are very common to the knee. Knee arthritis causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the knee, making it difficult to carry out many daily activities like going up and down a flight of stairs, and even taking a step is difficult.
Meniscus Tear
Arthritis is a serious inflammatory medical condition that affects the joints of the body. Knee arthritis is an especially common cause of pain in the knee. The knee can be affected by almost any type of arthritis as there are about a hundred types, however, there are a few types that are very common to the knee. Knee arthritis causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the knee, making it difficult to carry out many daily activities like going up and down a flight of stairs, and even taking a step is difficult.
ACL or PCL Injury
ACL connects the thigh bone or femur to the shin bone or tibia on the inside, in front of the knee. It is the most commonly injured ligament of the knee. It prevents the shin bone from sliding in front of the thighbone and also controls the rotation of the knee. Injury to the ACL occurs when it is stretched or torn by a force directed at it from the front or back.
PCL connects the thigh bone or femur to the shin bone or tibia, on the inside, but behind the ACL. It is the least likely to be injured as it is the strongest ligament of the knee. It controls the backward motion of the knee, and it is often called an overextended knee. Injury to the PCL occurs when it is stretched or torn by great force to the knee, for example in an accident.
Foot & Ankle
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that affects the connective tissues of the foot. These connective tissues support the arches of the foot and assist in the process of walking. The name plantar fasciitis is a combination of two words: plantar, meaning relating to the foot, and fasciitis meaning inflammation of the fascia. In the past, plantar fasciitis was thought to be due to inflammation of the fascia in the foot, hence the name. However, it has been discovered to be due to other changes in the foot besides inflammation.
Plantar fasciitis involves pain felt at the heel and bottom of the foot. This pain is usually worse when taking the first steps in the morning. It is also aggravated by stretching the foot in an action that points the toe towards the shin. The greater the stretch, the more severe the pain felt. The condition has been associated with several causes, including heel spurs (bony growth on the bone of the heel) and breakdown of the collagen in the foot.
