Joints are the areas where two bones meet such as the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow or even the small joints of the fingers, toes, neck and vertebra. Joints allow our bodies to move in many different ways – to bend and be flexible, as well as to perform everyday routine tasks, like walking, sitting, writing [...]

Common inflammation in the joints can cause common symptoms such as pain, swelling, and a deep throbbing or aching. This can happen from a sports–related injury or strain. Nearly all sports injuries cause swelling, and this can usually be seen with the naked eye. Pain, redness and heat may also arise at the site of [...]

The big toe is the largest toe on the foot, and just like the thumb on our hand gives us dexterity, our big toe helps us to maintain balance. Our joints and knuckles on the toes and fingers need to be kept in good working order. Uric acid is found in some foods and it [...]

Healing is a process which takes place on many levels – physically and psychologically. Connective tissue, blood vessels and nerve fibers have to restore themselves and regenerate. White blood cells have to remove infection and red blood cells have to bring oxygen–rich blood and nutrients to the surrounding area. Rest is important – as is [...]

Bursitis refers to the irritation or inflammation of a bursa, which is a small fluid-filled sac that acts as a gliding surface to minimize friction between the tissues of the body, most commonly at joints. There are more than 150 bursae in the body that cushion and lubricate areas where the bones, muscles, and tendons [...]

Arthritis is a group of conditions that causes pain and inflammation to joint cartilage in the body. Joints are the areas where two bones meet such as the knee, hip, shoulder or elbow. They allow our bodies to move in many different ways. Damage to the joints can result in joint weakness, instability, decreased movement [...]

When your back is hurting, you probably aren’t thinking about a quick visit to the gym and fortunately you don’t have to but many specialists agree that exercise is just what the doctor may order. The following five exercises will help you stretch and strengthen your back muscles in the comfort of your own home.

Since the beginning of time, people have been afflicted with that painful ailment known as Arthritis. Even the dinosaurs seemed to have suffered from it as well as the Egyptians as is evidenced from uncovered mummies. Right this minute there are approximately some forty million people suffering from Arthritis and in one short year, a [...]