Bone & Joint Conditions
Your bones are your body's framework assembled with bones that are constantly rebuilding and joints that allow you to move. It's an intricate system affected by your metabolism, nutrition, medications, wear-and-tear, and medical problems like diabetes and high blood pressure. Among bone and joint problems are osteoporosis (brittle bones), painful osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis), and gout. Prevention is always optimal but when problems occur, treatment might involve weight-bearing exercise, dietary changes, exercise, medical treatments, and possibly surgery.
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- Q Why do my elbow joints click when I do push-ups?
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Sometimes tendons in joints can snap, articular cartilage or folds in the capsule may give cause a click or snapping sound. The rule of thumb is that if your elbows don’t hurt before, during, or after push-ups, it is most likely not serious in... Full Answer
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- Q What causes numbness from my shoulder to my fingertips?
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By far the most common cause for this clinical scenario is a pinched nerve in the neck called cervical radiculopathy. This is most often due to degenerative disc disease also called cervical spondylosis. Other causes of numbness from the shoulder down to... Full Answer
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- Q What is joint space narrowing?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyCartilage separates the bones in joints such as the knee; the area between the bones is the joint space. In conditions like arthritis, the joint space gets narrow because the cartilage wears away. This video shows how arthritis reduces the joint space of... Full Answer
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- Q What is a spinal rotation problem?
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Rick Olderman, Physical TherapySpinal rotation problem is the term given to a spine that is more or less stuck in a rotated position to the right or left. Therefore, excessive rotation will occur in one direction and decreased rotation in the other. Full Answer
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- Q What do I need to know about caring for someone with joint problems?
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Problem joints can be painful and difficult to move. Depending on the cause, unhealthy joints may need to be stabilized to prevent sudden movements, and daily medications may need to be given to help manage any pain. Taking warm baths or icing the joints... Full Answer
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- Q Do squats cause knee problems?
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Dr. Mike Clark, FitnessFirst, squats are not bad. You squat everyday. It is how you squat that makes a difference. In our experience, most people are told to avoid squats because the way they are squatting is causing them knee problems. Many clients are what I call... Full Answer
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- Q What can cause my elbow to be numb when I wake up?
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If you wake up and your arm from about the elbow to your fingers is numb, it means that you have slept in such a way that you have pinched an artery as well as a nerve. If you relax, get moving, and start trying to use your fingers and hand to... Full Answer
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- Q What can cause my elbow to ache after typing?
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If your elbow aches after typing a lot, you could have lateral epicondylitis. This occurs when you over use the muscles that extend your wrist and fingers. (This answer provided for NATA by the Southern Utah University Athletic Training... Full Answer
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- Q What is Panner’s disease?
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Panner's disease is also called osteochondrotis. This is an impairment of blood supply to the anterior (front) surface of the elbow. It's found in children younger than 10 years old. (This answer provided for NATA by the Southern Utah University... Full Answer
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- Q Why does my elbow extend farther than most people's?
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The reason your elbow extends farther than most people's is because of genetics. You have cubitus recurvatus, which means elbow hyperextension. (This answer provided for NATA by the Southern Utah University Athletic Training Education Program.) Full Answer
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