Arthritis / Osteoarthritis

Arthritis / Osteoarthritis

What Causes Arthritis? In order to better understand what is going on when a person suffers from some form of arthritis, let us look at how a joint works. Basically, a joint is where one bone moves on another bone. Ligaments hold the two bones together. The ligaments...
Shoulder Pain / Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Shoulder Pain / Rotator Cuff Syndrome

What is Rotator Cuff Syndrome? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that cover the head of the humerus and hold it in the shoulder socket. When rotator cuff tendon becomes damaged, the shoulder can become stiff, sore or lose mobility. Injuries are often...
Hip Pain

Hip Pain

What Causes Hip Pain? Hip pain can develop from injury, arthritis, bursitis, muscle imbalance, tendon inflammation, nerve irritation, or degeneration within the hip joint itself. Because the hip plays a major role in weight-bearing movement and stability, pain in this...
Hand & Wrist Pain

Hand & Wrist Pain

What Causes Hand and Wrist Pain? Hand and wrist pain can develop from repetitive stress, nerve compression, arthritis, tendon inflammation, injury, or overuse. Because the hands and wrists are involved in nearly every daily activity, pain and weakness in these areas...
Foot & Ankle Pain / Plantar Fasciitis

Foot & Ankle Pain / Plantar Fasciitis

What Causes Foot and Ankle Pain? Foot and ankle pain can result from injury, overuse, inflammation, arthritis, tendon irritation, nerve compression, or structural imbalance. Because the feet and ankles support the body’s full weight during movement, even minor...