Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition occurring in over 19% of the American population over 45 years old (Del Amo, 2022). The condition frequently affects the knee joint in the body resulting in pain, weakness, stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion (ROM). How Do You Know If You Have Osteoarthritis? A diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
Lumbar degenerative changes are commonly found in spine imaging but often occur in pain-free individuals as well as those with back pain. Have you been told that you have a disc bulge at L4-L5? Are you scared that you may need surgery after reviewing your imaging results? Have you been told that you have to
1) Train Before Race Day Running a Thanksgiving 5k has become a tradition for many people. It can be a fun way to spend time with family and engage in physical activity. But, if this is one of the few races you participate in throughout the year, training beforehand is beneficial for preventing injury and
Osteoarthritis (OA) happens to most people as a result of the aging process. It can happen from wear and tear on the joint, a history of injuries to a joint, and overall degeneration of the articular cartilage that lines the joining surfaces of bone in a joint. It commonly occurs in those over 50 years
Do you ever experience numbness, tingling, and/or aching pain in your arm or shoulder? Does this worsen with overhead reaching? Do you have pain in your upper back or neck? These can all be the signs of a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome. This article will discuss some of the causes and treatment options for
Pain in the foot and ankle can affect gait quality, the ability to ascend and descend stairs, and make completion of activities of daily living difficult. It can be caused by a number of factors that will be discussed in this article. Common Foot & Ankle Pathologies Ankle pain can be caused by injury, overuse,
Do you feel pain in your back when you stand up from a chair? Are you taking uneven strides when you walk due to sacral discomfort? Back pain can be difficult to diagnose due to many conditions that cause it such as herniated discs, muscle strains, arthritis, spinal stenosis. However, sacroiliac joint dysfunction makes up
As we age, changes occur to the tissues that surround and support our joints. This is no different within the context of the spine. Degenerative disc disease is a common condition in older adults that can result in back pain, numbness and tingling of the arms or legs. What is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? Sometimes
Many who are diagnosed with osteoarthritis will experience joint stiffness that is prominent in the morning. This article will discuss what factors contribute to this and what can be done to help manage these symptoms. Osteoarthritis and Aging As we age, the tissues inside our joints change. The cartilage that lines the end of the
