The human spine is made up of several different components other than just the vertebrae (bones) and spinal cord. Small muscles, ligaments and spongy discs allow for the strength and flexibility of the spine. The spinal cord is indeed important but the other parts of the spine also play a very important role in movement of >> Read More ...
Weak ankles is a common term that many people use to refer to ankle pain, ankle instability and repeated ankle sprains. It is not always a problem with the strength of the ankle joint as much as a strain by walking incorrectly or using improper footwear. However, for some people the ankles may in fact be “weak” >> Read More ...
There are a host of different joint problems but when symptoms like joint pain and stiffness persist, most of us worry about arthritis. We often think that arthritis only affects the elderly. This is not true. We tend to believe that arthritis is incurable and will mean a life of disability. But this is not true either. It >> Read More ...
Gout affects an estimated 1 out of 20 adults in the United States and about 2 million people use medication to prevent attacks. However, there are still widespread misconceptions about the condition, even among gout sufferers. You can live with the underlying cause of gout for years and even decades and never have an >> Read More ...
A frozen shoulder is a common condition. It affects about 3% of the population at some point in their life. Although the condition is more frequently seen in women, it can also affect men. People in the 40 to 60 years age group are at the highest risk of developing a frozen shoulder. The exact cause is unknown although >> Read More ...
Low back pain is a common problem in adults. While it may be expected after a fall, during pregnancy or with the strain of lifting a heavy object, chronic low back pain should be investigated more intensively. Two-thirds of American adults will experience low back pain in life and it remains the second most common reason >> Read More ...
Osteoporosis is not an inevitability for every person as they get older. Age does lead to a loss in bone density that makes your bones less strong even though it is not as brittle as in osteoporosis. There are several reasons why bone loss occurs with age. A less active lifestyle, changes in diet and the effects of certain >> Read More ...
Joint problems are one of the major musculoskeletal conditions that affect the elderly. But often it starts from earlier in life, around middle age and sometimes as early as adolescence. There are several joint problems that afflict adults. Some may be unavoidable and related to genetic factors, like rheumatoid arthritis. >> Read More ...
Gout attacks are painful and needs medical treatment to reduce the pain, swelling and redness. However, when the symptoms of the attack passes, it does not mean that you no longer have gout. Many people make this mistake. Gout is a chronic condition and often remains asymptomatic (without symptoms) for long periods of time >> Read More ...
The bones and joints of the body are constantly under strain, particularly when a person is moving or use the limbs. Fortunately the different types of joints in the body have the ability to bear the constant strain within certain limits. The joints are the meeting points between two bones that allow for movement of the >> Read More ...
