If you have ever experienced severe pain in your lower back around the lumbar area, you may be one of the thousands of people who suffer from sacroiliac pain. A disorder in the sacroiliac joint of the pelvis causes a dull unilateral pain to radiate from the lower back. It can cause discomfort and pain [...]
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Osteoarthritis is generally equated with a disease of wear and tear and old age. Although it does usually accompany old age, researchers have found that the cartilage in a joint with osteoarthritis is chemically different than a joint without the disease.
Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Osteoarthritis symptoms differ from one case to another. One patient might be suffering from [...]
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What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a devastating, painful and degenerative disease of the joints that affects over 75% of all people over the age of 65. In the U.S. alone it is estimated that there are between 37 to 50 million people who suffer with some degree of arthritis.
The vast majority of arthritis sufferers have osteoarthritis [...]
“Arthritis” does not mean only that someone has stiff, aching joints. Many types of arthritis exist, each with its own symptoms and treatments. Most types are chronic, meaning that they can be a source of discomfort for an extended period of time. Arthritis can afflict joints almost anywhere in the body and may cause changes [...]
Chronic Bursitis is an ailment caused by inflammation of the bursa. The bursa is a sac of lubricating fluid used to reduce friction between the tendons and the bones (the joint). It is caused by recurring activity that places too much strain on the joint. Over use of the joint along with bad posture makes [...]
