Spinal stenosis is a condition affecting the spinal column. It causes a gradual narrowing of the spaces in your spine which can then start to compress your spinal cord as well as the sensitive nerve roots exiting each vertebra. These tightened spaces can gradually cause the spinal cord and related [...]
Awareness of the signs and symptoms of Dupuytren's Contracture continues to grow in the media as well as the medical industry. It is a condition that gradually causes the connective tissue, known as fascia, under the skin of a person’s palm to thicken over time. Eventually, these connective tissues develop [...]
Also known as “Mallet Toe” Hammer Toe is a type of foot deformity that is related to an imbalance in the muscles, tendons, or ligaments that normally hold a particular toe straight, in the proper position, or orientation. Hammertoe can be caused by things like the type of shoes you [...]
The human knee is a complex compound joint made up of many structures. This includes bones, muscles, cartilage, as well as connective tissues like tendons and major ligaments. When severe inflammation or dysfunction occurs in the knee, understanding the underlying cause usually requires sophisticated diagnostics, which might also lead to [...]
Golfer’s Elbow is a term used to describe a form of tendonitis that causes pain and inflammation in the connective tissues in the forearm as well as the elbow itself. Medically known as “Medial Epicondylitis” it is usually related to repeated use of the wrist and arm in bending, grasping, [...]
Clubfoot is a general condition used to describe congenital foot abnormalities that are found during prenatal exams or at birth. It typically causes the baby's foot to be twisted out of shape or abnormally out of position. In most cases of congenital clubfoot, the connective tissues and their relationship to [...]
Cervical spondylosis is a term used to describe the gradual wearing down of cartilage, vertebral discs, ligaments, and the bones in the human neck. Common symptoms often manifest as increased neck pain and stiffness. Sometimes called arthritis or osteoarthritis of the neck, early cervical spondylosis symptoms might be managed with [...]
Huntington’s disease is a genetic condition where the nerves in your brain start to deteriorate. It can start even before you have any overt signs of Huntington’s disease. Though a large body of research has found that regular exercise can help slow the progression of Huntington’s disease. It can improve [...]
The human back has a pair of sacroiliac joints that play a major role in your spinal flexibility, and mobility. Of course, this also means that they play a major role in your general comfort and overall quality of life. If you start to notice lower back pain as you [...]
