Low Back Pain or LBP is one of the most common causes of pain and disability worldwide. It is characterized by a localized pain and tenderness in the lower back, often on one side of the back, and is often described as aching, burning, or tight. The cause and location of LBP vary from person…
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What is a Lumbar Spondylolisthesis? Lumbar Spondylolisthesis is a condition involving spine instability, which means the vertebrae move more than they should. A vertebra slips out of place onto the vertebra below. It may put pressure on a nerve, which could cause lower back pain or leg pain. The word spondylolisthesis (pronounced spohn-di-low-less-THEE-sis) comes from…
Gout, as described by the doctors, is a very painful form of arthritis caused by crystals that form in and around the joints. It’s the most common type of inflammatory arthritis.It’s more common in men and you’re more likely to get it as you get older. Gout occurs in people who have high levels of…
Even in healthy individuals, the cartilage (discs), joints, and bones in the lower back slowly deteriorate over the years due to normal wear and tear on the body. This age-related condition is called lumbar spondylosis. It’s also frequently called arthritis of the lower back and results in chronic lower back pain that worsens with age…
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is also known as texting thumb, gamer’s thumb, washerwoman’s sprain, radial styloid tenosynovitis, de Quervain disease, de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, de Quervain’s stenosing, designer’s thumb, tenosynovitis, mother’s wrist, mommy thumb. De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. If you have de Quervain’s tenosynovitis,…
Wrist sprains are common injuries. A wrist sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the wrist stretches beyond its limits or tear apart. This occurs when the wrist is bent or twisted forcefully, such as caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. They can range from mild to severe, depending on how much…
Golfer’s elbow, also medically termed medial epicondylitis, is the condition that causes inflammation to the tendons, which connect the forearm muscles to the elbow. As a result, the Golfer’s elbow causes pain where tendons of the forearm muscles get attached to the bony bumps on the inside of your elbow. The pain can spread from…
The rotator cuff is consists of four muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. Muscles and tendons surround the joint and keep the head of your upper arm bone firmly in the shallow socket of the shoulder. Your rotator cuff is responsible for lifting your arm and reaching upwards. Rotator cuff injuries are widespread….
The supraspinatus tendon is a part of the rotator cuff muscles and is present in the subacromial space. The Supraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff muscles. The condition of Supraspinatus tendinitis becomes more frequent after middle age. It is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Supraspinatus tendon overuse is considered one of…
