Joint injuries fall into two categories: repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) and traumatic events. This can be misleading, however. Repetitive injuries may not seem like it, but they are also a type of trauma. The trauma simply happens at a different speed. Much like a one-time incident that causes significant injury, RSIs can severely damage muscles,…
Read MoreWhen it gets colder, many people begin to suffer from nagging joint pain and inflammation. A frozen shoulder can become excruciatingly painful in winter. If you are suffering from problems such as aches and immobility in your shoulder joint, do not suffer in silence. There are several causes of shoulder pain and limited movement. The…
Read MoreAre you experiencing flexor tendonitis or stenosing tenosynovitis? While these may not sound familiar, they are better known as “trigger finger.” This condition affects the thumb or fingers and can cause the digit to be stuck in a bent condition. When straightening the finger or thumb, it can snap into the straight position with a…
Read MoreA bone spur (osteophyte) is a bone outgrowth that forms at the end of a bone, usually in a joint with inflammation due to injury or another condition like osteoarthritis and tendonitis. It is the body’s way of attempting to heal damage. The “repair” procedure results in the formation of bone lumps because your body…
Read MoreCarpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by swelling of the passage in the wrist where the median nerve enters the hand. It can cause tingling and pain, and weakness in the fingers, hands and wrists. This is a common condition, affecting around 6% of the adult population. Most cases of carpal tunnel are caused by repetitive…
Read MoreHitting your elbow at just the right angle will lead to an explosion of pain and tingling in your arm down to your fingers. Some people say they hit their “funny bone,” and others may call it the “crazy bone.” No matter what you call it, it is not a bone, and the pain you…
Read MoreThe shoulder is one of the biggest and most mobile joints in the human body. Formed by the meeting of the shoulder blade and upper arm bone, as well as a collection of muscles and other connective tissues, the shoulder has tremendous range of motion. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, consult with an orthopedic…
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