Joint Pain Caused by Arthritis Video Nearly any joint in the body can become affected by different types of arthritis, resulting in pain, stiffness, and swelling, and other joint-related symptoms such as redness, warmth and tenderness. Arthritis is an umbrella term meaning “joint inflammation”, encompassing
Any type of arthritis in the shoulder can cause severe shoulder pain and limit mobility, making physical activity challenging. However, not exercising the shoulder can result in muscle atrophy, joint instability, further joint degeneration, and possibly a frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Under the guidance of
Foot drop is a feeling of weakness while attempting to lift the foot and/or toes upward (dorsiflexion).1 Foot drop typically causes the individual to involuntarily drag the toes of the affected foot while attempting to walk.2 To compensate for this dragging, a high steppage or slapping gait1 is
Neck pain can take on various forms, ranging anywhere from a dull and irritating ache to burning, debilitating nerve pain that may radiate down the shoulder and into the arm. There can also be wide variations in how the pain started and how long it
While osteoporosis is most commonly associated with postmenopausal women, men are also at risk. About 2 million men in the United States currently have osteoporosis, and millions more have osteopenia.1 Some contributing factors are the same between genders, including diet, exercise frequency, and concurrent medical
Neck stiffness is a common condition that can vary in intensity, ranging from general soreness that mildly inhibits neck motions to sharp or burning pain that flares when attempting even slight head movements. Treating a stiff neck typically involves a combination of one or more
Osteoporosis can have a profound effect on the cylinder-shaped bony building blocks that make up the spine, called vertebrae. See What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis Of the 1.5 million people who are diagnosed with an osteoporotic fracture each year, approximately half experience the fracture
A flareup of sciatica symptoms may be attenuated with self-care measures that can be done at home. Self-care is typically effective for sciatica pain that has lasted for less than 8 weeks.1 The first-line treatment for sciatica usually consists of nonsurgical methods that can typically be used
Osteoporosis video While osteoporosis is generally thought of and discussed as a disease that strikes post-menopausal women, the incidence of osteoporosis in men is also substantial. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that: Nearly 2 million males in the US have osteoporosis Another 12 million are at
Many people with lumbar spine stenosis find that they can successfully manage their condition through an easy self care program. This article presents a range of approaches an individual can take to manage lower back pain and other symptoms associated with lumbar stenosis, including exercise