The term arthritis itself means inflammation of the joints, which causes pain and swelling of the joints of the body, such as the knees and the hips. There are many forms of arthritis, but the most common is osteoarthritis. This is also known as age-related arthritis...
Whether you're an avid athlete or simply play sports for fun, hyperextension injuries can happen to anyone. In addition to rotator cuff injuries, people who play overhead sports are also prone to biceps injury. But here's what you need to know about biceps injuries...
After elbow surgery, many people have problems with limited movement and either acute or chronic pain. It's a common effect after undergoing surgery because some results do not occur overnight. One or more different types of physical therapy are included in the next...
A physical malady known as a hyperextension injury of the elbow can be quite painful and potentially debilitating. The Plano Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Spine Center, or POSMC, invites you to read the following brief blog providing an overview of this injury....
Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by either stretching of or excess pressure on the ulnar nerve. This nerve runs along the elbow's inner groove. It sits very close to the skin's surface. If this nerve gets stretched or pinched, it can lead to some very unpleasant...
Regular aches and pains come and go as we age - it's just a fact of life! Sometimes, the best and only things to do are at-home remedies, such as baths, massage and rest. However, the problem could be chronic, and if properly diagnosed, it could be treated effectively...
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Have you recently noticed that you are having difficulties reaching behind your back like when you are trying to scratch an itch? Do you feel pain and weakness in your shoulder muscles? If so, you may be feeling the symptoms of having...
Types of Therapy Needed After You Get Shoulder Surgery Almost anything we do in our day to day routines requires us to use our arms, which in turn means we are using our shoulders. If you get a shoulder injury, it can nearly incapacitate you and leave you feeling...
The years after age 40 brings with them many unexplained aches and pains. The average person over 40 has some type of ailment that they never noticed before. It could be that the knees are not as strong as they used to be, or there is pain in other joints of the body....
The bones and joints of the lower extremities of the body take a lot of pressure from day to day. They must carry the weight of the entire body, plus they are the most active parts of the body. These joints and bones deal with much high impact forces like running,...