Rheumatism is a historical term used to describe any condition of joint or connective tissue pain. Joint pain can occur in a variety of conditions, along with other body complaints, depending on the disease. Some of the major diseases leading to...
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a condition of inflammation and possible microtears in the tendon originating from the outside part of the elbow. The outside part of the elbow is known as the lateral epicondyle. The tendon usually...
The seronegative arthritis family of joint pain is characterized by the combination of joint pains as well as non-joint manifestations. The four syndromes are ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, Reiter's syndrome/reactive arthritis, and...
Juvenile arthritis, or inflammation of the joints, affects close to 300,000 children in the United States, according to a 2007 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most common type, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, or...
Plantar heel pain refers to pain on the bottom of the foot. Heel pain is a common complaint, one that can become painfully disabling. The important structures of the plantar heel are the heel pad, calcaneus, or heel bone, the plantar fascia and...
Many factors can cause Achilles tendon pain. According to the website Foot Health Facts, the Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue that runs down the back of the lower leg. The Achilles tendon links the calf muscles--the gastrocnemius and the...
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) describes a group of arthritic conditions affecting children through age 17. JIA is characterized by joint pain and tenderness, swelling and stiffness lasting more than six weeks. Seven subtypes of JIA include...
Tendons link muscles and bones. When muscles contract, tendons overlying joints cause bones to move. Muscle tendon pain can be caused by repetitive strain or overuse injuries, traumatic injuries and certain medical conditions. Although some types...
Some tendon and ligament injuries can cause significant pain. Complicating their treatment is the physiology of these types of tissue. Some injuries require that the site of damage remain immobile. This fact can make treatment more difficult if...
Several diseases can affect the tendons. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, or AAFP, an accurate diagnosis of a tendon-related problem requires a health care provider to assess the cause of the patient's pain or...
Many conditions can cause upper leg and back pain. According to the Spine Health website, back pain, especially lower back pain, is commonly associated with one-sided leg pain. Leg pain that accompanies back pain may be dull and aching or sharp...
There are many causes of heel pain. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, or ACFAS, heel pain can be caused by stress fractures, tendinitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or a cyst, among other causes. Heel pain can range...
