Common Arthritis Myths And Other Misconceptions

•The Attack Of Arthritis
A diagnosis of arthritis can literally challenge even the strongest. Meaning joint inflammation, arthritis encompasses over 100 different arthritis conditions. It, in fact, does not just simply define one type of disease. Arthritis, seems to often result from a malfunction of the autoimmune system, and causes inflammation of the joints and the surrounding tissues. This inflammation leads to joint swelling, redness and ultimately pain in the affected area. The over 100 different arthritic...

•Handy Dandy Arthritis Treatments For Dogs
So your dog has arthritis? Well, even though it is hard to hear, you must realize that you are not alone. Arthritis in dogs is one of the most common sources of chronic pain the veterinarians treat in their clinics today. Research seems to indicate that one in every five adult dogs is hammered with arthritis and the pain that goes along with it. If your pet is suffering from arthritis you may see some signs that your pup is favoring one leg more than the other, she may sleep more, or seem to...

•Arthritis Treatments For Man s Best Friend
As an owner of a dog with arthritis, I was happy to find out there are many options for arthritis treatments for dogs. Arthritis affects one in every five adult dogs and is one of the most common sources of chronic pain that veterinarians treat. There are several signs that your dog may display if they are suffering from arthritis. Your dog may favor a limb, sleep more, have difficulty sitting or standing and seem to have stiff or sore joints. Other signs of arthritis in your dog may be their...

•Ankle Pain A Lifestyle Invader
Ankle pain can be a nuisance to anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle. Common structures in the ankle that can be damaged and cause pain are the tendons, cartilage and blood vessels. There are several causes of ankle pain. Some of the common causes of ankle pain are ankle sprain, arthritis, tendonitis, psoudogout and infection. An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments of the ankle causing them to partially or completely tear as a result of sudden stretching. Ankle sprains can occur on...

•Flat Feet Where s The Arch
Flat feet is a common condition of the foot that occurs in the walking process when an individual’s arch collapses upon weight bearing. This motion can cause extreme stress or inflammation on the plantar fascia, potentially causing discomfort and can lead to other foot problems, such as plantar fascitis. Flat feet can be in either one foot or both feet. Individuals that have a low arch or no arch at all are referred to as flat feet or fallen arch. Flat feet can be hereditary or caused...

•Flat Feet Pain In The Arch
A flat foot is the most common foot deformity known. This condition can occur in one or both of your feet. Flat feet is known as pes planus, and simply refers to a loss of the arch on the bottom of the foot. With flat feet, you don’t have a ‘normal arch across the bottom of your foot. The arch is referred to as the gap between the inner side of the foot and the ground and, in fact, with flat feet the arch has actually dropped down… hence the old term ‘fallen arches’ that once described this...

•Osteoporosis Risk Factors And The Changes You Can Make
Osteoporosis is a health condition in which the bone density in the skeletal system is reduced putting you at increased risk for bone fractures and the subsequent morbidity and mortality associated with fractures. There are several osteoporosis risk factors that are not modifiable, such as being of the female gender, being a member of the Asian or Caucasian race or even having a small and think body frame, but there are many osteoporosis risk factors that you most certainly can do something...

•Hammertoe Surgery
Hammertoe surgery may be a treatment option if you have a severe hammertoe. A hammertoe is a contracture of the toe due to a muscle imbalance between the tendons on the top of the toe and the tendons on the bottom of the toe. There are two types of hammertoes, a flexible hammertoe and a rigid hammertoe. Flexible hammertoes are less serious because they can be diagnosed and treated while still in the developmental stage. Flexible hammertoes are still moveable at the joint. Rigid...

•The Pain Of Toddler Constipation
If you are a parent there is a pretty good chance that you have dealt with toddler constipation at some point during your child's life. This aggravating condition can be painful for your child and frustrating for you as the parent. While adult constipation is defined as when an adult experiences three or less bowel movements during a week, a toddler is different. A toddler does not have a normal number of bowel movements. There are definite patterns to bowel movements and things such as...

•The Cause Of Lower Back Pain And The Agony It Breeds
The cause of lower back pain is a source of loss work time, agony in daily life and many times a bevy of tears that seem never ending. Back pain is aggravating, irritating, frustrating and a source of pain that feels like none other. At times it can take your breath away. The lower back is created from five vertebrae, the sacrum and the coccyx and is made up of the lower one third of the spine. The lumbar vertebrae have an incredibly tough job of supporting all the upper body weight on...