Category Archives: Joint Health

An estimated 1.3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but there are therapies to help ease symptoms. As with any autoimmune disease, the immune system acts wrongfully and attacks different areas of the body, leading to destruction and symptoms. In ...click here to read more

Latissimus dorsi pain is a discomfort in one of the largest muscles in the back and is often referred to as lat muscle strain. Our lats have a large V shape and span the width of the back, helping to control movement of the shoulders. So, what causes latissimus dorsi muscle pain and how do ...click here to read more

Calcific tendinitis is the result of calcium deposits that build up either in muscles or tendons of the body. This condition generally affects those in middle age, with women being more likely to suffer from calcific tendinitis than men. The most common location of calcific tendinitis is in the rotator cuff, a group of muscles ...click here to read more

Many types of arthritis affect the joints in the hands, which can lead to swelling, pain, and prevent full range of motion of the fingers and the wrist. When it is painful or difficult to use our hands, it becomes more challenging to complete daily tasks. Sure, there are anti-inflammatory medications that may ease pain, ...click here to read more

Dementia and cognitive decline are serious threats to older adults, but the threat is reduced for older adults who maintain strong muscles. The Finnish study looked at the association between upper and lower body muscle strength with cognitive function. The study consisted of 338 men and women with the average age of 66 years. Muscle ...click here to read more

Senile osteoporosis, also known as secondary (Type 2) osteoporosis, occurs when there is a reduction in bone density in aging people. It usually affects those aged 70 years old and above, with occurrences twice as prevalent in women. It differs from primary osteoporosis in that it is the result of other medical conditions. What does ...click here to read more

Ever notice your joints hurt more in the winter? That’s because there is lower atmospheric pressure, which means there is less air to push against our joints. This can result in greater irritation, stiffness, and swelling of joints. Joint pain can be problematic because it can prevent you from doing simple everyday tasks, which can ...click here to read more

An oblique strain can be terribly uncomfortable, yet many people don’t even know where the oblique muscles are located. A better understanding of the oblique muscles can help you should you ever get a strained oblique. Before we address what an oblique strain is, we will review where the oblique muscles are. They are a ...click here to read more

Worldwide drinking problems are on the rise. More people are drinking more alcohol, which is leading to serious health problems. Common alcohol-related problems include liver disease, vision problems, cardiovascular disease, impaired hearing, and diabetic complications. Alcohol affects the body by offering a temporary high and happiness along with slowing down the performance of nerve cells, ...click here to read more

A varied group of rare diseases including juvenile forms of arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and other conditions are under the umbrella of pediatric rheumatic diseases. As it stands, there is an inconsistency in how patients with these diseases are treated in clinical practice. This makes it challenging to understand which therapies are the most effective. Recent ...click here to read more

Joint pain can be caused by several different things, including age, injury, or infection. Being able to recognize what kind of pain you are experiencing can help you develop a proper diagnosis of your joint pain which, in turn, can improve treatment so that you stop suffering from tedious pain. One major cause of joint ...click here to read more

When someone experiences weakness in the hip abductor muscles and walks with a noticeable side-to-side motion, it might be Trendelenburg gait. So what is Trendelenburg gait? Well, under normal gait conditions, both legs bear half of the body’s weight. As the left leg is lifted, the right leg takes the bulk of the weight. When ...click here to read more

An estimated 1.3 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the joints of those affected. Autoimmune diseases occur when your own body’s immune system mistakes your own tissue as a foreign invader, leading it to attack it. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of many autoimmune diseases, but one that affects so many. ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a serious public health issue that’s estimated to affect nearly 200 million people worldwide. At least 40 percent of women and 15–30 percent of men are expected to sustain one or more fragility fractures in their lifetime, possibly leading to future health-related complications. We at Bel Marra understand the gravity of having long-term ...click here to read more