If you have knee pain, it may go away after a few days without the need for intervention. The pain may also come and go, in which case you would probably take an over-the-counter pain reliever. However, if your knee pain has become persistent and intolerable – to the point of interfering with everything you…
Bursitis Knee Treatments, What You Should Know
While not as common as its close relative (arthritis), bursitis can also affect the knee and other major joints in the body and produce symptoms that can be just as debilitating. The condition occurs when one or more of the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae)— which cushion the gliding surfaces of the structures (bones, muscles, and…
Wrist Pain: How to Tell if It’s Carpal Tunnel or Another Condition
Wrist pain does not only cause discomfort, but also interferes with our daily tasks – so it can’t simply be ignored. If you do ignore it, it could become worse, even permanently debilitating. One of the most common causes of wrist pain is carpal tunnel syndrome. When the hand pain or wrist pain becomes worse…
5 Tips To Soothe Swollen, Aching Hands
Hand pain is an inconvenience, but it can worsen if left unaddressed. The discomfort can make simple actions like opening a jar or even buttoning a shirt frustrating. However, there are remedies and tips that you can use to soothe your swollen, aching hands — right at home. If you have hand pain, read on…
Surgical Options for Treating Hip Arthritis
Arthritis can affect any joint, including the hip. Hip arthritis can cause pain and can reduce your range of motion, which makes it hard to perform daily tasks and activities – anything that involves standing and walking. If you’ve been diagnosed with hip arthritis, your orthopedic doctor will likely start with conservative treatment options to…
Foot and Hand Pain: Causes and Treatment
Experiencing pain in any part of the body can both be exasperating and distressing—all the more so if it affects more than one part, such as in the case of foot and hand pain. If pain is plaguing your hands and feet, here’s what you need to know about its possible causes and how you…
Arthroscopy for Wrist Pain
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the use of a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera, as well as miniature surgical tools, to see what’s inside the body. The camera is so small that it can be used to see within a joint. For instance, arthroscopy is often used by orthopedic doctors…
Problems of Stiffness After Knee Replacement Surgery
A total knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty, is one of the most common types of joint replacement surgeries. It involves removing the damaged portion of the knee joint and replacing it with prosthetic materials. Knee replacement is highly successful for relieving knee pain and restoring joint function, but some patients experience knee stiffness following…
Exercises to Restore Full Mobility to a Sprained Wrist
The soft tissues in the wrists can be injured if stretched beyond their limits or if the hand is used to break a fall. Whether it’s due to sports, housework, or occupational duties, a wrist injury can arise from just about any activity. One of the most common wrist injuries is a wrist sprain, which…