Category Archives: Joint Health

Whether you injured yourself or just suffer from daily joint pain, ice or heat can go a long way in offering you relief. On the other hand, using ice or heat incorrectly can actually delay healing and worsen your joint. That is why it’s so important to know how and when to use either treatment ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disorder that causes pain and stiffness in the joints and can also affect a wide variety of bodily systems. Despite all of its negative effects on the body, rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages. However, a team of researchers from the University of ...click here to read more

If you live with joint pain, the last thing you want to do is exercise, but exercise can help you improve joint pain along with improving mobility. Our joints help to hold our skeleton together along with supporting any movement we make. Along with pain, joints may feel stiff, swollen, and a decrease in motion ...click here to read more

What is gout in knee? Gout in knee or “gout knee” is an inflammatory condition of the joint leading to swelling, pain, and redness of the knee. Gout is a complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. Men are documented as having the condition more often, but postmenopausal women become increasingly susceptible in their ...click here to read more

Hemarthrosis or articular bleeding is hemorrhaging inside joints, which can cause extreme swelling and pain. The knee is one of the most common areas affected by hemarthrosis, and if it goes untreated, it can lead to permanent damage. Here we take a look at what leads to bleeding in the knee joints and how it ...click here to read more

There is a long running myth that suggests joint pain worsens with the weather. Many people swear that their knees and other joints are much more painful in the colder months compared to the warmer months. But is this an old wives’ tale, or is there some truth behind this? Well, if you ask Google, ...click here to read more

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joints that causes joint pain and stiffness, usually getting worse with age. It is estimated that around 90 percent of all people over the age of 65 have this condition to some degree. For the most part, arthritis is treated with anti-inflammatory medication and pain killers, but researchers ...click here to read more

Our diet can have a large influence on how we feel. Certain foods can upset our stomachs, others affect our mood, and some can make our joint pain worse. Some foods work to reduce inflammation, bringing you some relief from your joint pain. On the other hand, others trigger inflammation and will cause your joints ...click here to read more

Ever tried to put your shoes on only to realize your feet have become swollen? Swollen feet can sometimes be painful, but they’re usually just annoying, especially if you don’t know what caused them. The good news is that more often than not, swollen feet aren’t a cause for concern. However, it’s still important to ...click here to read more

When your joints start to ache, you probably reach for an anti-inflammatory or topical cream. But instead, you can start relieving joint pain from within by incorporating specific foods into your diet. Joint pain can occur for several reasons, including being overweight, inadequate vitamin D and calcium levels, previous injuries, lack of exercise, arthritis, over-exertion ...click here to read more

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