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Hand pain can have many causes, but there are some common reasons why it might occur. It could be a minor sprain – maybe you overworked your hands from typing or doing chores – or it could be a more serious condition, possibly the early stages of arthritis. Possible causes of hand pain include arthritis,…
Bursitis is a condition that causes pain and swelling in the knee. It occurs when the bursa, a small sac of fluid that cushions the joint, becomes inflamed. Bursitis is usually caused by overuse or repetitive motion. Symptoms of bursitis include pain, tenderness, stiffness, redness, or warmth around the joint. The symptoms are usually worse…
Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the bursa, which is a small sac of fluid that cushions and lubricates a joint. Bursitis often occurs in the shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee. Common causes of bursitis in the knee include prolonged kneeling, overuse or strenuous activities, a direct blow to the knee, or complications…
The wrist’s anatomy is complex, which makes it difficult to pinpoint the cause of wrist pain. While the main cause of wrist pain is overuse, other culprits tend to be medical conditions like arthritis, gout, and/or fibromyalgia. If you have no obvious injury or underlying medical condition, figuring out the cause of wrist pain can…
Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions between bones and other tissues, such as muscles or tendons. They also help to reduce friction and protect the bones and tissues from wear and tear. Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the bursa, causing symptoms such as pain, tenderness, stiffness, and swelling in…
Because we use our hands all day every day, they are prone to injuries like cuts, scratches, and scrapes. Such injuries, especially those that break the skin, put our hands at risk of hand infections because microorganisms can penetrate through these breaks. Hand infections are a common cause of hand pain and stiffness. Most hand…
Knee tendonitis is one of the most common knee injuries that you can develop as an athlete during sports or as someone with an active lifestyle. Knee tendonitis, also known as “Jumper’s knee” and patellar tendonitis, is the inflammation of your knee tendon that links your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Let’s talk about…
Not all causes of wrist pain require medical attention, and most of the time, it goes away on its own. However, if your wrist pain lasts longer than a few days or is getting worse, it could be due to a medical problem such as a ganglion cyst. A ganglion cyst is a benign, fluid-filled…
More than 100,000 ACL surgeries are performed in the United States every year. It’s a serious operation that repairs damage sustained by the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. The surgery can help you recover, but you may experience joint stiffness and weakness after it. That’s why you need to do physical therapy to help…
Wrist pain can prevent you from doing everyday activities and make it difficult to find a comfortable position. Many people experience wrist pain at some point in their lives, but it can be a chronic problem for some. There are many potential causes of wrist pain, but one of the lesser-known causes is gout. How…
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