While the function and structure of the wrist is one of the most complex in your body, the purpose of your wrists are to be able to support a wide range of movement. The wrist is made up of many joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons that work together for the wrist to...
All About the Knee The anatomy of the knee is quite complex, incorporating several ligaments, bones, and tendons. Knee pain can affect people of any age and for any number of reasons. Pain in the knee can sometimes be attributed to sports injuries or with general wear...
Sometimes surgery can seem unavoidable for many people who are exploring treatments for relief from back, shoulder, hip, elbow, or leg pain. However, joint pain and mobility issues do not always have to lead to surgery. Surgery is not always the quickest path to...
The elbow is a complex joint that is located in the middle of your arm, and it connects the humerus (the long bone in the upper arm) and the ulna (the thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm, on the side opposite to the thumb). Your elbow is important...
Anatomy of the Elbow The humerus, located in the upper arm, the radius, located in the middle of the forearm; and the ulna, located at the end of the forearm, comprise the three bones of the elbow joint. Epicondyles are bony bumps located at the lower end of the...
Let’s face it. If you are experiencing moderate to severe neck pain, and you’re here – it’s likely that you are weighing the pros and the cons of having a neck surgery. We understand the care and the importance of such a decision and we are...
What Is Causing Your Hip Pain?Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. The precise location of your hip pain can provide valuable clues about the underlying cause.The hip joint is made up of two bones: the pelvis and the...
When you hear “bunion,” you may automatically think of your grandmother, or another elderly figure in your life. The truth is, though, that bunions know no age and can affect anyone. Bunions are bony bumps that develop at the joint of the big toe. Continued pressure...
Plantar Fasciits We all lead busy lives and foot pain is no joke and can make a tough day even tougher. If you wake up, step out of bed, and you are greeted with a stabbing pain in your heel that gets milder over the day as you begin to use your foot,...
As we age our bodies become less resilient and more susceptible to the wear and tear from our daily activities. Our hands, fingers, and wrists are as just as likely to exhibit issues as our knees, hips, and backs. Inflammation, fraying of tendons, autoimmune...
