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Bone and joint health are crucial aspects of overall well-being. Our bones and joints play a significant role in daily activities, from walking to lifting objects. Maintaining their health ensures a higher quality of life and lowers the risk of pain and mobility issues. This article delves into prevalent bone and joint issues, examining treatment
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How Do I Know if I Have Knee Arthritis?
Does jogging not feel the same anymore? Has walking become more painful? If so, you might have noticed your knees swelling or being more stiff. What you are experiencing might not be just any knee pain or temporary strain – it could be knee arthritis. Arthritis is a group of diseases characterized by inflammation and
Read MoreCauses of Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerating vertebral discs are referred to as degenerative disc disease. Wear and tear on the discs causes them to wear down, which results in pain, inflammation, and mobility problems. Discs are housed between vertebrae, the small bones that form the backbone and surround the spinal cord. There are seven vertebrae in the cervical spine, twelve
Read MoreIs Groin Pain a Sign of Hip Joint Conditions?
Often overlooked and underappreciated, rarely does one consider the hip until there is a fall or painful flare up. To be sure, our hips don’t lie as they become more vulnerable to injury with age. And one tell-tale sign of a hip joint condition is pain in the groin area. While groin pain can be
Read MoreWhat is Degenerative Arthritis of the Shoulder?
Persistent, never-ending, throbbing, and immobilizing pain often describe the symptoms that an individual with degenerative arthritis faces every day. Arthritis is not a single disease, but a way of referring to the experience of joint pain due to inflammation and cartilage breakdown. It can occur anywhere in the body, and is the leading cause of
Read MoreHow Osteoarthritis Affects Your Bones and Joints
How Joints Work Joints allow for movement and shock absorption. Think of how your fingers bend when you hold a pen or a fork. The cartilage on the ends of the bones in your fingers allow for that movement in the joints to be smooth and pain free. And, when you jump off a curb,
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