Joints

Treatment of plantar fasciitis Most of the time, plantar fasciitis can be treated without surgery. Greater than 90% of people report improvement in symptoms within ten months of initiating simple methods of treating the condition. Conservative Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis Avoidance of activities: To stop the inflammation of plantar fasciitis, decreasing the activities that stress the […]

Symptoms of plantar fasciitis Typical symptoms of plantar fasciitis include: Pain that feels like “stabbing” near the heel of the foot Heel pain that is often worse after inactivity, such as: When first arising in the morning After a long ride in a car After prolonged sitting or standing Heel pain that is relieved by […]

What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the frequent reasons people experience heel pain—more specifically, pain on the bottom of the heel. It occurs so often that about two million people are treated for the condition each year. Irritation and inflammation of the plantar fascia cause plantar fasciitis development. This strong band of fibrous […]

Hip fracture symptoms Hip fracture symptoms and signs typically include: The inability to move the leg or hip right after a fall Severe pain in the groin or in the hip Inability to bear weight on the affected side Bruising, swelling, and stiffness in the hip joint and around the hip fracture Leg shortening on […]

Symptoms of gout Attacks of gout almost always come on suddenly and without warning, and they often occur at night. Signs and symptoms of gout include: Severe joint pain: Gout is often most painful when the attack begins for the first 12 to 24 hours. The most commonly affected site is the big toe, but gout […]

Symptoms of frozen shoulder  The typical symptoms of frozen shoulder are pain and stiffness. Frozen shoulder typically develops gradually in three stages. The frozen shoulder symptoms for each stage are: Freezing stage. Whenever you move your shoulder, you experience pain, and your range of motion becomes restricted. Frozen stage. Although frozen shoulder pain may gradually diminish during […]

Symptoms of joint dislocation Signs and symptoms of a dislocated joint may include the following: The joint looks out of place or deformed Intense pain in the joint The joint is swollen and changes color The joint is very stiff and cannot be moved Numbness or tingling may be present below the injured joint When […]

Posterior cruciate ligament injury treatment In most cases of posterior cruciate ligament injury, surgery is not necessary. Still, the treatment of the condition depends on how severe the injury is and how recently it occurred. Common non-surgical treatments for posterior cruciate ligament injuries include medications, therapy, and rest. Therapy: Physical therapy is sometimes recommended as a […]

Symptoms of calluses and corns Corns and calluses symptoms include: A rough and thick area of skin A raised bump that feels hard Pain or tenderness under the skin Dry, waxy, or flaky skin Corns and calluses are two different conditions Corns have a center core that is stiff and inflamed skin surrounds the middle. They […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms The carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms typically appear gradually and occur intermittently. Common symptoms include: Numbness or tingling: Many people experience a loss of feeling or tingling sensations in all their fingers and thumb, except for their little finger. These feelings of “pins and needles” or numbness often occur while grasping an object, […]