The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball at the top of the thigh bone, called the femoral head, fits into the socket of the pelvis, called the acetabulum. With femoroacetabular impingement, the bones of the hip may come into contact in a way that causes pinching or irritation during certain movements. This can place
Neck pain is a common problem, but when pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness travels from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand, it may be a sign of cervical radiculopathy. This condition occurs when a nerve root in the neck becomes irritated or compressed, causing symptoms that can extend beyond the neck itself. Cervical
If you’ve noticed pain along the front of your ankle or shin, especially when walking, running, or climbing stairs, you may be experiencing anterior tibialis tendonitis. While it isn’t as common as Achilles tendon problems, this condition can make everyday activities uncomfortable if left untreated. The good news? With early treatment and the right rehabilitation
What Is Lateral Epicondylitis? Lateral epicondylitis affects the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow. These muscles help extend the wrist and fingers and are used during activities involving gripping and lifting. Repeated or excessive stress can cause the tendon to become irritated and painful. Although the term epicondylitis suggests
Facet pain, also known as facet joint pain, refers to discomfort that comes from the small joints located between the vertebrae in the spine. These joints help guide movement and provide stability, but they can become irritated or inflamed due to injury, poor posture, repetitive stress, or age-related wear and tear. Facet pain is commonly
Hip osteoarthritis can make everyday movement feel more challenging. Activities you once enjoyed—walking, gardening, golfing, hiking, playing with your kids or grandkids, or exercising—may start to cause stiffness or discomfort. It can be tempting to stop doing the things you love altogether. But a diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis does not automatically mean giving up an
If you’ve ever felt a sharp or burning pain along the outside of your knee during a run or after a long walk, you might have encountered IT band syndrome. Short for iliotibial band syndrome, this common overuse injury affects runners, cyclists, and even people who spend long hours on their feet. The iliotibial (IT)
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is an irritation of two tendons that run along the thumb side of the wrist: the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis brevis (EPB). These tendons help move the thumb away from the hand and extend the thumb. They pass through a narrow compartment near the wrist. Repetitive movement or increased
Shoulder replacement surgery is a procedure used to replace damaged parts of the shoulder joint with artificial components in order to relieve pain and improve movement. This surgery is most commonly performed when the shoulder has been severely affected by conditions such as arthritis, fractures, rotator cuff injuries, or long-term wear and tear. Over time,
