Bone, Joint and Muscle
Injuries, increased age, poor posture and an unhealthy weight can
put a strain on the cartilage between joints, leading to problems
such as inflammation and arthritis. Doctors recommend keeping your
ligaments, joints, muscles and bones in good shape... More
Injuries, increased age, poor posture and an unhealthy weight can put a strain on the cartilage between joints, leading to problems such as inflammation and arthritis. Doctors recommend keeping your ligaments, joints, muscles and bones in good shape by maintaining a healthy weight, building muscle, strengthening your abs and doing low-impact exercise like walking, bicycling or swimming. A diet rich in calcium, vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in salmon and mackerel, also promote bone, joint and muscle health. Less
Recently Answered
- Q What are the symptoms of scleroderma?
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This disease has more symptoms than jelly beans have flavors and they vary depending on which part of the body is affected. The most common symptoms include: • Raynaud’s phenomenon. Your fingers and extremities change color and can... More
The symptoms of scleroderma vary depending on the severity and location of the condition. Localized Scleroderma affects the skin and is characterized by thick, white ovals on the skin. These can appear most anywhere and in any number.Over fifty years... More
In addition to the thickening of skin, the following other symptoms may occur in a person with scleroderma: swelling of the hands and feet red spots on the skin (telangectasias) excessive calcium deposition in the skin (calcinosis) joint contractures... More
- Q What causes scleroderma?
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Scleroderma occurs when collagen, the main protein component of connective tissue in the skin, blood vessels, joints, muscles, and ligaments (It’s what makes your skin strong and elastic; wrinkles develop when it degrades.) is overproduced.... More
While the over-production of collagen is typically seen as the cause of scleroderma, doctors do not yet understand what prompts the body to produce collagen in amounts greater than is expected or needed by the body.Over fifty years ago, the Dove®... More
Scleroderma usually arises from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The condition is three to four times more common in females than males. More
- Q What are chondrocytes?
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Chondrocytes are cells that help to repair and regenerate the cartilage in a joint (particularly in the articular cartilage) as it wears away. Glucosamine, synthesized in the body from glucose, provides the building blocks necessary for chondrocytes to... More
Chondrocytes, a component of cartilage, are highly complex multifunctional cartilage cells. Functions include production of collagen, proteoglycans, and enzymes involved in the maintenance of healthy cartilage, the firm, rubbery material covering the... More
- Q How do I know if the pain is from nerve, muscle, or skeletal problems?
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There is no single test that can differentiate between nerve, muscle, or skeletal problems when it comes to lower back pain. Lower back pain is evaluated after careful consideration of the history, physical examination, and radiographic studies. More
As stated in the post from the Cleveland Clinic, there is no single test that can differentiate between neve, muscle, or skeletal pain. However, during exercise and activity, many people experience similar sensations that can help to clue an individual... More
- Q How is shoulder tendonitis treated?
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Shoulder tendonitis is caused by a repitive motion caused by occupational or recreational activities (excessive overhead movements or resisitance overhead training). During shoulder tendonitis, the tendons become inflammed and cause pain during basic... More
Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon that holds muscle to bones. Often times it is a result of overuse and can be acute (doing too much too fast) or chronic (occurring over a longer period of time). In the initial phases of tendonitis you may be able... More
True tendinitis of the shoulder is actually quite rare. The most common cause of pain is tendinosis of the rotator cuff. Most MRIs, when obtained on patients suffering from shoulder pain do not actually show inflammation within the rotator... More
- Q How soon does the person recover after hip replacement?
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Most patients can stand at the bedside on the first day after surgery and can even begin exercising. By the second day after surgery, most patients begin walking with the aid of a walker or crutches and can apply 50% to 75% of their weight on the... More
