The knee, like any joint, has a certain degree of flexibility and this is known as the range of motion. Movement is usually easy and smooth but limited to the range of motion which varies from joint to joint. When this movement is difficult, abnormally limited and requires greater force than normally would be expected then >> Read More ...
Costochondritis is the inflammation of the costal cartilage that connects the rib to the sternum (breastbone). While the costal cartilage is seen as an extension of the rib, it actually articulates with both the rib and sternum at two joints – sternocostal joint which is between the sternum and costal cartilage and >> Read More ...
Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints seen by doctors, and we all experience it at some point in life. For some people it is a regular occurrence and can affect their quality of life. Most of the time we tend to think that the pain is arising from the organs within the abdominal cavity. However, abdominal >> Read More ...
Pregnancy is not a disease but the changes that occur in the body can sometimes worsen existing conditions or even trigger new illnesses. Sometimes these conditions are short-lived and will resolve after childbirth. At other times conditions that start in pregnancy may persist for life. Joint inflammation, more commonly >> Read More ...
Gout affects over 8 million Americans and 1 in 5 sufferers have a family history of gout. Almost 2 million gout sufferers use medication for the condition and the condition is becoming more common in the United States, which is partly attributed to an aging population and rising obesity rates. However, gout is not just an >> Read More ...
Calcium and other minerals are tightly packed together to form the bones which are hard and strong. The bones change from soft cartilage in early life to hard bones but as a person gets older the bones become gradually weaker. Eventually it reaches the point where the bones are weak and brittle and can easily fracture, >> Read More ...
Arthritis is a well known joint condition where there is inflammation of the joint. There are many different types of arthritis with osteoarthritis being the most common form followed by rheumatoid arthritis. Psoriasis is a separate condition that involves the skin. It is an autoimmune skin condition that leads to >> Read More ...
What is a clicking jaw? Clicking jaw, also referred to as popping jaw, is a common symptom of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) syndrome/dysfunction which is often due to inflammation of the temporomandibular joint or uncoordinated action of the facial muscles. It may also be accompanied by locking of the jaw where the range >> Read More ...
It is understandable that any person will become concerned when they feel pain in their chest. There are vital organs, like the heart and lungs, which lie in the chest and if these organs are severely damaged then it can lead to death. However, chest pain is not always due to a heart or lung problem. Sometimes the pain may >> Read More ...
Pain or discomfort in the knees can occur for various reasons and it is not uncommon for most of us to experience a knee ache at some point or the other. Often this is related to strain and in younger people a knee ache is usually not a cause for concern unless it occurred due to a severe injury. However, a knee ache in >> Read More ...
