Causes of Sciatica
Sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve or its roots. The most common cause of sciatica is disc herniation in the lumbar region.
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Know the Warning Signs of Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee happens when the cartilage that cushions the bones in the knee starts to erode.
What is Mallet Toe or Hammer Toe?
Both hammer and mallet toes are conditions within the feet that affects different joint areas. Find out more about causes, risks & symptoms.
How to Manage & Prevent Arthritis in the Hands
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday There is no known cure for arthritis, which commonly affects the hands. However, a person can take steps to lower the risk of arthritis developing or worsening and to reduce and manage pain. These steps include practicing specific exercises and making dietary changes and adjustments to daily habits. Arthritis is a […]
6 Signs of Spinal Stenosis
Article feature on Spine-Health Does your back, arm, or leg pain seem to come and go, depending on what you’re doing at the moment? This sign may indicate spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis happens when the bony openings for your spinal nerves (foramen) and/or the spinal cord (central canal) become narrow. This narrowing may compress your […]
Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain With 7 Essential Everyday Exercises
Article featured on Healthline If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may know that exercise is good for you. But finding the time, energy, and motivation to actually get moving may be difficult. This can be especially true when you’re dealing with painful, stiff joints. Exercise can help people living with RA: reduce pain improve joint function […]
How to Treat & Identify Calf Pain
Article featured on Cleveland Clinic What is calf muscle pain? Calf muscle pain can be a dull ache or a sharp pain in the back of your leg, behind your shinbone. It can feel a little different for everyone. If you get pain when you’ve been doing something physical like walking or running, the cause […]
3 Common Causes of Heel Pain & How it is Treated
Heel pain is one of the most common complaints of patients with foot and ankle disorders — but what causes heel pain, exactly?
Painful Knee Caps: What Causes Them?
Article featured on The Noyes Knee Institute Pain in the knee caps (patella) is caused by several factors, ranging from old age and overuse to injury and infection. A strenuous activity during the day can cause mild discomfort around the knee, which heals with rest and sleep. Knee cap pain can also be persistent and […]
What are Wrist, Hand or Elbow Dislocations?
Article featured on Mercy Health What are hand, wrist or elbow dislocations? Hand dislocations occur when one of the eight carpal bones (bones located at the base of the hand) fall out of the joint to cause a hand dislocation. The capitate (largest bone in the hand) or lunate bones are the bones that most frequently […]