10 Simple Tips to Keep Your Joints Healthy and Avoid Pain
By Ingrid Beverly, NASM-CPT
A joint, also known as an articulation, is the point at which two or more bones come together. The most...
Read moreHow to Deal With a Trigger Finger
By David R. Miller, MD
Trigger finger, medically known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition in which a finger (or thumb) gets stuck in a...
Read moreHow to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck
By Jessica Vaughan, CPT
Your neck keeps your head erect throughout the day. The weight of your head falls on the neck muscles and...
Read moreBig Toe Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
By Eva Umoh Asomugha, MD
Arthritis at the base of the great toe (also known as hallux rigidus) is a wear-and-tear condition of the cartilage...
Read morePlantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By Eva Umoh Asomugha, MD
The plantar fascia is a broad ligament (a band of soft tissue that runs from bone to bone) that spans...
Read moreHow to Manage Arthritis in the Hands
By Vikram Garg, MD, MS
The symptoms of hand arthritis can be managed or treated with self-care measures and some home remedies. For this, it...
Read moreArthritis in Hands: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
By Vikram Garg, MD, MS
Arthritis refers to the inflammation of the joints and occurs due to a variety of reasons. The condition can prevent...
Read moreHealth Benefits of Foot Massage and Reflexology
By Ingrid Beverly, NASM-CPT
The feet work hard every day. They not only help in locomotion but also bear the weight of the body....
Read moreGout: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Anishka Rolle, MD, FACR
Gout is a type of crystal-related inflammatory arthritis that mostly manifests as an acute attack but can also cause chronic arthritis....
Read moreWhat Causes Weakness in Legs and When to See a Doctor
By Anthony Dugarte, MD, CSCS
Your legs have to carry the entire load of your body and they are bound to run out of steam...
Read moreOsteoarthritis: Diagnosis and Medical Treatment
By Vikram Garg, MD, MS
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent form of arthritis caused by the gradual degeneration of joints. It is a progressive...
Read moreTypes of Osteoarthritis and How Does It Progress
By Vikram Garg, MD, MS
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disorder that targets every structural component of the joint. To say that OA causes wear and tear...
Read moreBunions: Causes, Symptoms, and Medical Treatment
By Farid Quraishi, DPM
A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, is a foot deformity in which the big toe deviates laterally, causing a...
Read moreItchy Feet at Night: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By Lady Paula DeJesus, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM
An itchy foot is an unpleasant sensation on your feet that urges you to scratch. A number of reasons can...
Read moreSigns of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Treatment Options
By David Lans, DO, FACP
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the peripheral joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and...
Read moreHow to Avoid Back Pain at Work
By Julie Jones, ACE-CPT
Spending too much time seated and working on a computer can wreak havoc on the back. And with the COVID-19...
Read moreWhat Causes Knee Pain and How to Treat It
By Vikram Garg, MD, MS
The knee is the largest joint of the human body and has a complex working structure. It consists of cartilage,...
Read moreBack Pain: Reasons, Risk Factors, and Treatment
By Vikram Garg, MD, MS
Back pain is a frequent complaint, often occurring due to the misuse or exhaustive use of the back muscles. It...
Read moreHome Remedies to Relieve Foot Pain
By Vikram Garg, MD, MS
Foot pain is a common problem that often limits your mobility and causes difficulty in walking, thus interfering with your...
Read moreFoot Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Vikram Garg, MD, MS
The foot bears various stresses throughout the day while supporting the weight of your whole body. When combined with various...
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