Bones, Joints, Muscles and Connective Tissue Diseases

Inflamed Tendon (Tendonitis) – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

The muscles in the body are connected to bones by tendons. These tendons are strong. It has to constantly bear force that is generated by the contracting muscles. Like any >> Read More ...
Stomach Twitching Reasons, Causes, Symptoms

Stomach twitching is not usually a problem with the stomach itself. Most people refer to the abdomen as the stomach, which is incorrect. The stomach is one digestive organ >> Read More ...
Elbow Lumps – Causes and Other Symptoms

The elbow is the joint between the upper arm and forearm. Many different symptoms can involve the elbow, like elbow pain and stiffness. Sometimes lumps may form in and around >> Read More ...
5 Signs of a Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

A frozen shoulder is long term shoulder problem that is not caused by cold despite its name. The term frozen shoulder simply means that movement at the shoulder joint is >> Read More ...
Bad Knee – Causes of Chronic Knee Problems in Adults

Knee problems are not an uncommon issue, especially for adults and in particular the elderly. Apart from knee injuries that can occur at any age, the wear and tear of daily >> Read More ...

Low Impact for the Knee Exercises and Cardio Workouts

There are various knee problems that can limit physical activities. This is not only a problem for the elderly or people who have sustained knee injuries. Every adult is prone to knee problems like osteoarthritis and knee problems can even occur in young adults and teens. One of the reasons why the knee is at risk is due >> Read More ...

Torn Meniscus (Knee Meniscal Tear) – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

The knee is made up of several structures – bones, cartilage, tissue lining, lubricating fluid with ligaments, muscles and tendons supporting the joint. This is not unique to the knee. All joints are made up of multiple structures. One of the often overlooked parts of the knee is the menisci. These are two cartilage >> Read More ...

5 Signs of Osteoporosis (Brittle Bone Disease)

Ostoporosis is the most common bone disease that is due to problems with the way bone is removed and replaced. These processes are ongoing throughout life. However, when the degree of bone removal is not matched by bone replenishment, then bones can become weak and brittle. Almost 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and >> Read More ...

Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendinitis) Causes, Stages, Symptoms, Treatment

Tendons are cords of connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. Sometimes tendons become strained and inflamed. This is known as tendonitis or tendinitis. Different tendons may be affected for different reasons and often this is related to specific actions and activities. One such instance is jumper’s knee >> Read More ...

6 Signs of Psoriatic Arthritis (Psoriasis Joint Problems)

Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects about 1 in 50 Americans. It is characterized by exessive itchiness, sometimes causing a person to scratch until they bleed, as well patches of thickened skin which sheds. Despite the discomfort and debilitating effect on the life of a person living with psoriasis, there is an >> Read More ...

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Bones, Joints, Muscles and Connective Tissue Diseases

Inflamed Tendon (Tendonitis) – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Stomach Twitching Reasons, Causes, Symptoms

Elbow Lumps – Causes and Other Symptoms

5 Signs of a Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Bad Knee – Causes of Chronic Knee Problems in Adults