Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is a common and painful condition that affects the arm and elbow. It is caused by overuse of the forearm muscles that …
The body’s first response to any injury is to deliver platelets and other inflammatory markers in our blood supply to the injured area. These platelets release a variety of …
1. Focus on getting your vitamins. Winter is a great time to tap into certain seasonal fruits and vegetables that are only available in the winter. By taking a …
Mesenchymal stem cells, also known as MSCs, allow the body to regenerate itself after an injury. MSCs are a source of regeneration for bone cells, cartilage cells, and soft …
What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? Chronic pain is the most common symptom. The pain most often affects the muscles and the points where muscles attach to bones. These …
Paget’s Disease Paget’s disease of bone is a chronic disease of the skeleton. In healthy bone, a process called remodeling removes old pieces of bone and replaces them with …
About half of all injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament occur along with damage to other structures in the knee, such as articular cartilage, meniscus, or other ligaments. Injured …
Posture and Cervical Spine A healthy cervical spine has a natural lordotic curve, which gently curves forward from the base of the skull and then backward into the top …
What is Seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is type of depression. It happens during certain seasons of the year—most often fall or winter. It is thought …