Joints

Osteoarthritis symptoms The symptoms of osteoarthritis tend to come on slowly and gradually get worse over time. Signs and symptoms of OA include: Joint pain during movement or after it.  Tenderness in your joint when it is lightly touched.  Stiffness in your joint, especially when you get out of bed in the morning or following […]

Osteochondritis dissecans treatment Treatment goals of osteochondritis dissecans are focused on restoring normal function to the affected joint, relieving pain, and reducing the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the affected joint. There is no single treatment for osteochondritis dissecans that works for every person. If a child’s bones are not yet done growing, the defect […]

Osteochondritis dissecans is a disorder that occurs in a joint. It happens when a section of cartilage and a small portion of the bone below it detaches from the bone’s end. Osteochondritis dissecans most often occurs in children and young men, especially after a joint has been injured. Osteochondritis dissecans happens most often in the […]

Symptoms of Morton’s neuroma In most cases, nothing is visible on foot to indicate Morton’s neuroma. Morton’s neuroma symptoms that may appear include: Feeling as if there is a pebble inside your shoe when you step down. Pain that feels like burning is located in the ball of the foot. The pain may travel into […]

Myofascial pain syndrome symptoms Usually, people who have myofascial pain syndrome have the following signs and symptoms: Aching and deep pain in a muscle Pain that gets worse and does not get better over time  An area of the muscle or “knot” that is very tender Trouble sleeping because of pain Complications There may be […]

Morton’s neuroma treatment  Treatment for foot neuroma typically depends on how severe the symptoms are. In most cases, conservative treatments are tried first. Therapy Foot pads and arch supports that are worn inside of shoes can help reduce stress on the nerve of the foot and thus contribute to foot neuroma treatment. These items are […]

Morton’s neuroma definition Morton’s neuroma is a disorder characterized by pain in the ball of the foot, commonly in the area between the third and fourth toes. Some people describe the discomfort as feeling as if they are walking on a pebble or as if there is a crease in their socks. In Morton’s neuroma, […]

There is no cure for osteoarthritis (OA). Still, there are ways to maintain joint mobility and manage the pain caused by the disease. Osteoarthritis medications Different medications help to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis in different ways. Medicines often used to treat osteoarthritis include: Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen (Tylenol and others) is a pain-reliever, but it does not […]

Arthritis is a general term for several different conditions. It means “inflammation of the joints.” Osteoarthritis, also known as OA, is the most frequently occurring form of the disease. It affects millions of people all over the world. It develops due to the breakdown of cartilage in joints that occurs over time, also known as “wear and tear.” […]

Myofascial pain syndrome treatment Treating myofascial pain syndrome usually includes physical therapy, medications, or injections of the trigger points. However, there is no conclusive evidence to support the benefit of using one particular form of treatment. Therefore, the patient may need more than one treatment for myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain syndrome medications Medications used […]