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Arthritis in the back can be extremely painful and in some cases debilitating. However, effective ways to manage and live with the condition Arthritis can affect any joint in your body, including your spine. Arthritis in the back can be extremely painful and in some cases debilitating. Inflammation and stiffness can make it difficult to …

Learn these simple tips and tricks to help stop the progression of arthritis in your hands. If you experience persistent pain and stiffness in your hands, you may be suffering from arthritis, which is a common condition that causes inflammation of the joints. The hand is made up of multiple small joints that are responsible for various types of motions …

Degenerative bone and joint disease, also called osteoarthritis, can be disabling in some cases and lead to serious injuries Degenerative bone and joint disease, also called osteoarthritis, can be disabling in some cases. Osteoarthritis of the spine or spondylosis can cause sudden dizziness when standing, which can lead to serious head injuries and fractures.  While osteoarthritis is very common, it …

For centuries, inflammation has been used as a metric of telling the extent of injury to your body. When the word was first used, it was to describe the visual observation of an area of the body affected by reddening, swelling, pain, and heat. Today, when the doctor says you have inflammation, they’re most often summarizing the changes to any …

Raynaud's disease is caused by oversensitivity to cold or stress, causing your blood vessels to narrow and restrict blood flow to your extremities Raynaud's disease causes your fingers or toes to respond to cold temperatures or stress by turning white to blue, then red as blood flow returns to the extremities. The condition is caused by blood vessels narrowing and …

Inflammation is your body’s protective response to an injury or irritation. When your body suffers an external trauma, it responds by releasing white blood cells, whose chemicals enter your blood or tissues, defending against harmful agents. The body’s immune system also releases inflammatory cells and cytokines to the injured tissue to trap the offending agent and help with the healing …

A severely antalgic gait refers to an unnatural limp that develops in response to pain caused by inflammation or injury A severely antalgic gait or posture refers to an unnatural limp or position that develops in response to pain caused by inflammation or injury.  The spine has a complex architecture that gives it flexibility and stability. It helps the body …

Facet arthropathy can be painful and affect quality of life, making it serious enough to require treatment. Spine degeneration can worsen over time Facet arthropathy can be painful and affect quality of life, making it serious enough to require treatment. Over time, spine degeneration can worsen over time and facet joints cannot heal once they become damaged.  However, following your …

The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most common sites of injury. Nearly all our actions—like walking, turning, running, and jumping—depend on the knees for movement and stability. Unfortunately, as people are living longer and more active lives, damage to the knees is also becoming increasingly common.   Knee pain can keep you from enjoying …

How to reverse osteoporosis through diet and exercise Fifty percent of all women over 50 in the United States will fracture a bone because of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is extremely common yet it often goes undiagnosed and even unnoticed. Due to how widespread it is, many wonder how or if it can be prevented. Diet and lifestyle changes are often thought …