If you have or know anyone who has gout attacks, you know how incredibly debilitating and painful they can be. When you have a gout attack, it can become extremely painful as joints begin to swell, become warm to the touch and turn red. When a flare up is happening, even the slightest touch or […]
Arthritis is a painful condition in the joints that causes inflammation, stiffness and most of all pain. As we age, these conditions become worse due to wear and tear on our joints, and managing the pain and related symptoms can become even more of a challenge.
Foot and ankle pain can be difficult to deal with, especially since we spend a good majority of the day on our feet. While many would opt to simply fight through the pain, it’s always recommended that you consult a doctor at the first sign of pain or discomfort. For many, that means calling their […]
Tennis elbow is the common term used to referred to elbow pain caused by overuse of the forearm and arm muscles. Of course, you don’t have to be an avid tennis played to get this condition, but it did get it’s name as a result of common injuries in tennis players.
Warm weather is slowly approaching, and this of course means it’s almost time to let your toes get some fresh air! As the weather gets warmer, most of us tend to go without shoes or in flip flops more often, but for people with bunions there may be a bit of hesitation.
You Have Ankle Arthritis You may have been told by a doctor that you have arthritis. You may have figured this out for yourself too! Either way, you likely have pain, swelling, instability and stiffness (together) and difficulty with your normal activities because of the ankle. Arthritis tends to hurt more with changes in the […]
In recent months, we’ve heard of some pretty high profile professional athletes succumbing to plantar fasciitis and plantar fascia ruptures. While this can occur in just about anyone who spends their time on their feet, for professional athletes like Peyton Manning and Drew Brees, a plantar fascia rupture can spell disaster for their careers.
I recently read a report in the Wall Street Journal regarding a study released from a group of researchers in Poland regarding the effect of judo on the feet of children. The study was published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. The study looked at 29 boys enrolled in Judo. The classes were 90-minutes long. […]
Ankle arthritis is common and as debilitating as knee arthritis or hip arthritis. Ankle arthritis, unlike knee or hip arthritis, is usually post-traumatic. While almost all arthritis of the knee and hip is age-related and genetic in nature, up to 80% of ankle arthritis is post-traumatic. Usually, the patient had a fracture or very significant […]
