When people talk about “arthritis,” they usually mean osteoarthritis. This is a wear-and-tear condition that is characterized by inflamed joints. The primary symptoms of arthritis are pain, stiffness, and swelling around the affected joint. Arthritis can affect any joint in your body, but it most commonly (and most severely) affects the knees, hands, spine, and hips. If someone in your family suffers from this condition, you have an increased risk of developing it. Preserving the health of [Read More]
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Treatments for a Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons why adult patients see their doctors. Your shoulder consists of muscles, tendons, and bones that allow smooth movement and a wide range of motion, but this complex intersection of tissues can develop an impingement – causing inflammation and pain. There are several types of shoulder impingement, including rotator cuff tendonitis and shoulder bursitis. It’s usually the rotator cuff that’s causing shoulder pain, swelling, limited movement, and [Read More]