Understanding hammertoe, mallet toe and claw toe Does one of your toes appear to bend in an awkward way, or curl under painfully? If so, you may have a hammertoe. A hammertoe is a term that describes symptoms and joint changes involving the toes (most commonly the second toe). However, there are other types
How to alleviate pain in your knees The most common cause of knee pain can hit you in your 30s as easily as it can in your 60s and 70s. or wear-and-tear arthritis,”is the most common cause of knee pain – and the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis includes
Take steps now to keep them in good working order If you’re like most people, you don’t think much about your joints until they start hurting. But your joints deserve attention long before they cause continuous discomfort. Prevention really is the best medicine when it comes to joint pain,. Taking
Freedom from pain can restore intimacy If you’ve been putting off a hip replacement, a surprising benefit may make it a little more attractive: this procedure can significantly improve your sex life. Hip replacement is one of the most rewarding procedures to have done. People have a lot of pain before
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Know when it’s time to call your doctor The bicep muscle is one of the most important muscles for your upper body strength. An injury to this hardworking muscle can make day-to-day tasks difficult. There are two places where the bicep muscle connects: the shoulder and the elbow. In your
Luckily, there are simple remedies If you sit at a desk all day, you may experience vague discomfort and pain where you sit. Doctors may call this lower cross syndrome, gluteal amnesia or gluteus medius tendinosis. But another more memorable term is: “dead butt” syndrome. When I call it ‘dead
Getting the facts straight about osteoarthritis Have you ever predicted a storm from just feeling it in your joints? You’ve probably heard other people say it, too. But is there any truth behind this common statement? There’s a lot of misinformation about osteoarthritis (OA) pain and treatment, but rheumatologist , helps debunks some
Traditional surgery has advantages, same overall benefits If you’ve decided to have a total knee replacement, you might be considering a minimally invasive procedure. This type of surgery uses smaller incisions and less cutting of the tissue surrounding the knee. The hypothetical advantage of such a surgery is that it allows for
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The short answer from an orthopaedic surgeon Q: I have bunions, and they’re becoming bothersome to me. Should I think about having surgery? How do I know when it’s time to consider a procedure? A: Bunions are common, annoying and painful. Just because you have one doesn’t mean you should rush to
Remember to start slow and if things don’t improve, ask your doctor about more advanced solutions Arthritis in your ankles has many causes. You might develop ankle arthritis after a fracture, as a consequence of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or another cause. Or, you might have degenerative arthritis due to a cause that
The short answer from a spine health expert Although we’re in a pandemic and it might be scary to go out in public or come into a healthcare setting – there’s no need for anyone to continue to suffer and live with constant back pain. If you’ve tried some initial self-care
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And tips for how to ease the hurt It’s an unpleasant feeling: You’ve been on your feet all day or maybe you’ve had a big workout or a long run. You try to go to bed to rest up, but you can’t fall asleep. The culprit? Knee pain. Knee pain
