Millions of Americans live every day with chronic joint pain that can make moving the joints in the body unbearable. Most of the time this type of pain is due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or degenerative disease. Joint pain is sometimes caused by acute injuries, which can cause the joints to swell, ache, grow red […]
Joint Pain
Little League Elbow
Little League elbow is an overuse injury that affects young athletes as a result of their placing too much pressure on the elbow in sports, usually among pitchers. The condition results in swelling and limited range of motion of the elbow, and it develops because the young arm is not yet fully developed. The repeated […]
Brachial Plexopathy
Brachial plexopathy is a type of peripheral neuropathy. It happens when there is some type of injury to the brachial plexus, which is the collection of nerves as they meet between the neck and the shoulder (on each side). The brachial plexus includes the axillary nerve, ulnar nerve, median nerve, radial nerve, and musculocutaneous nerve. […]
Is Cracking Your Fingers Bad for You?
Many people crack their knuckles, toes, back, and especially their fingers. The snapping, popping sound can cause those within earshot to recoil. Perhaps you have heard that cracking your fingers (or knuckles) can lead to arthritis, or that your fingers will become permanently disfigured. Maybe you were told as a child that cracking your fingers […]
Can Sleeping Positions Cause Shoulder Pain?
How do you sleep at night: on your back, stomach, side – or a combination of all three? It’s important because your sleeping position could have a painful effect on your shoulder joint and muscles that, in turn, can prevent you from getting a good night’s rest and significantly affect your quality of life. While […]
