Category Archives: Joint Health

Many seniors suffer from joint pain. From achy knees to cracking elbows, joint pain can damper your ability to perform day-to-day tasks. People will simply take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug for their joint pain. Although this offers temporary relief, it doesn’t fix the cause of the problem. There are numerous reasons for joint pain, including ...click here to read more

Crepitus is the medical term for a grinding, creaking, or grating sound or sensation that occurs when moving a joint. It can be produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone when speaking in the context of bone joints. Crepitus can occur at any age, but more commonly develops ...click here to read more

Snapping scapula syndrome is a condition where an individual can experience grinding or clicking sounds originating in the shoulder area. The precise anatomical location is the scapulothoracic joint, and it’s located in the area where the scapula rests against the chest wall. When you move the muscles in the shoulder, a grinding, grating, and thumping ...click here to read more

While we can’t say for certain, some experts suggest that as many as 10 million Americans may be suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, including TMJ headache. TMJ syndrome is pain in the jaw joint that can lead to headaches and starts with a variety of other symptoms. The TMJ connects the lower jaw (mandible) ...click here to read more

Warm weather means you can finally get back out to your garden. Whether you enjoy tending to rose bushes or are more of a vegetable and fruit gardener, gardening is a great pass-time. Not only does it keep you active, but gardening can also be a great stress reducer—and we all know that a reduction ...click here to read more

You wouldn’t think that a computer would be the cause of your carpal tunnel syndrome, but typing on a computer all day can be strenuous. If you type all day or fiddle with a mouse, you’re increasing your risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. In the United States, there are approximately 50 cases per 1,000 subjects in ...click here to read more

For many people with arthritis, pain is a constant companion. However, there are ways to effectively manage chronic arthritis pain. The coping strategies below come from real people who suffere from this debilitating condition and found effective ways to rise above it. Share the problem. Lessen the pain. Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Seamus Mullen ...click here to read more

Joints are not always in the limelight, but their function is essential for a comfortable, active life. Thanks to our joints, we enjoy a wide range of motion, allowing us to do all sorts of activities with ease. However, despite their importance and incredible functionality, joints are very fine structured and, as a result, prone ...click here to read more

Many joint problems, including arthritis, are caused by chronic low-grade inflammation. The inflammatory response is connected to the body’s immune system, a big part of which is located in the digestive tract. What we eat, and more importantly, what we don’t eat, can play a crucial role in joint pain management. While many foods offer anti-inflammatory properties, there ...click here to read more

The feet are durable and flexible parts of the human body that are more complex than you would think. They’re made up of tendons, bones, joints, and tissues that all work together to allow us to stand upright, walk, and run. Feet have five toes each, and the big toe is remarkable. It leaves the ...click here to read more

Smokers are more likely to experience problems after total hip or knee replacement surgeries than their non-smoking peers, according to a new study from New York University’s Langone Medical Center. The study found that patients who quit smoking before undergoing a joint replacement procedure had better surgical outcomes and were less likely to require follow-up ...click here to read more

Although doctors often recommend in-patient rehabilitation facilities for recovery after total hip or knee replacement surgery, studies have shown that the best place to recover may actually be at home. The findings were presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). Researchers suggest that even those who live alone ...click here to read more

One of the most commonly complained about ailments in older people is hip pain. Depending on how severe your hip pain is and what the cause is, the treatment will vary. By determining the exact location of your hip pain, you’ll be able to better locate the cause. If you are experiencing pain on the ...click here to read more

What is the last thing you want to be doing with joint pain? Chances are, it’s exercise. Numbing aches, persistent discomfort, and overall tightness are not really encouraging of physical activity, let alone a full-blown workout. But here’s the twist—unless your condition is disabling, you should be making an effort to move around despite your ...click here to read more