A heel spur is a bony growth on your heel that can cause pain when walking. It can develop if you frequently wear high heels, if you are an athlete who does a lot of running or jumping, or if you have plantar fasciitis – which is inflammation of the thick band of tissue along
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How Is Tendonitis Diagnosed?
Tendonitis is the inflammation (“-itis”) of a tendon, usually in one of your joints. Our tendons are what attach our muscles to our bones or to other organs, such as attaching the tiny muscles around the eye to the eyeball so it can move. Tendons are thick and fibrous, and when they are injured or
Read MoreRecovery From Wrist Surgery
If you have injured your wrist in any way, it will take time for it to heal. However, there are situations where your doctor will recommend wrist surgery as treatment. After the surgery, it is essential to treat the recovery process with the utmost value to ensure proper healing and restoration of your wrist’s mobility. What To Expect
Read MoreWhen Is It Necessary to Get Hand Surgery?
The hand and wrist consist of complex structures that allow us to lift objects, type, grip, push, and perform everyday activities with ease. Hence, hand and wrist conditions that cause pain or any kind of disability can severely disrupt and affect your daily life. Most of the time, a hand injury is caused by repetitive
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Foot and Ankle Surgeries
Our feet and ankles play a very important role in our lives. They are made up of twenty-six bones and more than thirty-three joints as well as ligaments, tendons, and muscles. They support our body weight, allow us to stand and perform movements such as walking, running, and jumping. It is no surprise that having
Read MoreAchilles Tendon Rupture
An Achilles heel rupture refers to a tear (partial or complete) in the tight band of connective tissue that attaches the calf muscle to the heel of the foot, called the Achilles tendon. When an Achilles tendon ruptures, patients can feel a variety of symptoms, including a sudden and sharp pain between the calf and
Read MoreWhy Is My Shoulder Pain Worse at Night?
There are basically three conditions that can cause shoulder pain to worsen at night: bursitis, tendonitis, and rotator cuff injuries. This is because the inflammation involved in each can pull on the shoulder joint, especially when the area is compressed (as when laying on your side in bed). This can make your shoulder feel stiff
Read MoreCommon Ankle Injuries and How to Prevent Them
There are many small bones and connective tissues in the foot and ankle, and you may suffer an injury to the ankle without even realizing it. But sometimes an ankle injury is quite obvious. Rolling your foot can happen when running, jumping, or even just stepping off a curb, causing a ligament to be overly
Read More9 Types of Physical Therapy Explained
Physical therapy is a crucial component of any orthopedic condition’s recovery process, whether you’re facing a disorder, disability, disease, or injury. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques and methods to help patients get better. Here are nine types of physical therapy that you may find useful for your orthopedic recovery. Exercise Exercise is a
Read MoreAnterior Hip Replacement for Severe Arthritis
Arthritis is a term that refers to over 100 types of the condition that affect the body’s joints, causing symptoms like pain, swelling, inflammation, and joint deterioration. Over time, arthritis causes pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion. Arthritis can affect one or two joints or multiple joints in the body. The hips are a
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