Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease caused by the body's own cells attacking the cells that line the joints, known as the synovial cells. Patients suffering from RA experience inflammation of the joints causing stiffness and pain...
If the sciatic nerve, which runs from your back to your feet is irritated or compressed, you may develop a range of symptoms. These symptoms can be mild or severe. You may have pain in your lower back that radiates into your hips or legs, numbness...
Swimming is a low-impact exercise. This does not, however, exempt swimmers from injury. The constant movements of your arms during a swim meet or practice can lead to pain in your elbows. This condition is often referred to as swimmer's elbow. If...
Bone bruising was a phenomenon that was not observed prior to magnetic resonance imaging, according to the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Bone marrow edema and bone bruising appear the same on...
Many medical conditions, including different osteoarthritis and other forms of arthritis, result in physical symptoms such as joint pain and inflammation similar to those seen in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To complicate early diagnosis,...
Fluid, or water, on the knee is also called knee effusion. Joints naturally contain some fluid to help lubricate and cushion the joint while moving. However, certain situations can lead to an excess buildup of fluid. When this happens, the knee...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a very common cause of anterior knee pain in the pediatric and adult population. PFPS is also known as runner's knee; however, most people who develop PFPS are not, in fact, runners. The exact etiology of...
Basketball involves a number of motions, used in both practice drills and during games, that involve repetitive movements of the elbow. If you lack appropriate conditioning or are overusing your elbows, you increase your risk of an injury. Muscle...
Knee arthritis is categorized into three fundamental types with osteoarthritis (OA) being the most common form of arthritis affecting the knee. Eventually the joint cartilage wears out, so it ends up affecting older people and usually starts...
Achilles tendonitis is a nuisance faced by many runners. When left untreated, it can become chronic and sideline runners for months at a time. The Achilles tendon is a large fibrous band of tissue that connects the large calf muscle to the heel...
Kyphosis is the medical term used to describe an abnormal outwards curvature of the upper spine. It is sometimes referred to a dowager's hump. This change in posture can lead to chronic back pain, restriction of lung movement and balance problems....
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is an overuse injury caused by degeneration of the tendon fibers that attach to the bony prominence (epicondyle) on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow. These tendons are attached to the muscles that extend...
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects up to 30 percent of people who have a skin condition known as psoriasis.
The knee, the largest joint in the human body, acts as a hinge so that the leg can easily bend to walk, run and kick. Synovial fluid in and around the knee insures joint flexibility. Ordinarily, the correct amount of fluid is present, but...
The jumping, running and constant, sudden stops and turns during a game of basketball can place excessive stress on your knees. This can lead to pain, inflammation and even a buildup of fluid in your knee. This condition is commonly known as a...
Arthritis is a general term used to describe over one hundred conditions. The symptoms you experience and the treatment you receive will be determined by the type of arthritis that you have. If you are having trouble with your hip the first step...
Back pain can slow down your lifestyle if you let it. Facets are the joints in your spine. Learn how to treat facet syndrome in this medical treatment video.
