Back and hip pain can occur for many reasons. One common cause is arthritis. Arthritis in the lower back and hip can develop due to a variety of reasons, often intertwining genetic, environmental, and physical factors. Factors contributing to arthritis in the lower back and hip include: Genetic predisposition Advanced age Excessive body weight, leading to
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A Guide to Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that can cause the joints to become inflamed, causing pain and stiffness. Joint pain can make it difficult to go on with your day-to-day activities or fall into a restful sleep. This guide talks about the types of arthritis, its causes and symptoms, and some of the treatment options for the
Read MoreRisks of Untreated Knee Arthritis
Knee arthritis causes many unwanted side effects. Besides pain, people who suffer from wear and tear arthritis in their knee joints face immobility, loss of independence, and more. Learn more about the risks of untreated knee arthritis and what treatments your orthopedic doctor in Catonsville, MD, offers. What Causes Knee Arthritis? Knee arthritis, also called
Read MoreIs My Knee Pain a Sign of Arthritis?
Knee pain is a symptom of different conditions such as arthritis, fracture, dislocation, overuse, and bursitis. It is a common complaint that affects adults of all ages. Understanding its cause is necessary to get the treatment you need. In particular, arthritis needs immediate management and care to help you avoid further complications that will inhibit
Read MoreDifferent Types of Arthritis
Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints, and some forms of arthritis can spread to other parts of the body as well. The inflammation generally causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, the two most common of which are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. About 55 million American adults
Read MoreArthritis and Tips for Managing Pain
Have you ever been told to “Stop cracking your knuckles, you can get arthritis”? While this is in fact not true, arthritis does affect approximately 350 million people worldwide. Arthritis causes pain and inflammation in your joints. It manifests itself in a number of painful, limiting ways, and attacks all kinds of patients, even young children
Read MoreYour Arthritic Knees & You
While osteoarthritis and knee pain may run in your family, Dr. Scott Silverstein from Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland has some suggestions on how to keep you active while taking care of your knees: Participate in quadriceps strengthening and low impact exercise. Walking on flat ground, biking and the elliptical can all be good choices.
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