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.