Bursitis
What is bursitis? Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. Bursae (plural for bursa) are small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones against the soft tissue of the body. They [...]
Nerve Pain
What is nerve pain? Nerve pain is a pain condition that is usually chronic. This is usually caused by nerve damage due to disease, injury, or infections. When nerves [...]
Frozen Shoulder
What is a frozen shoulder? The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint that connects the humerus (upper arm bone), clavicle (collarbone), and scapula (shoulder blade). Strong connective [...]
Pins + Needles
What are ‘pins and needles?’ Pins and needles, also known as paresthesia, is the uncomfortable sensation of tingling, prickling, itching, or skin-crawling felt in your hands, arms, legs, or [...]
Male Menopause
What is male menopause? Andropause, or male menopause, describes age-related changes in male hormone levels, especially testosterone. Testosterone deficiency does more than fuel your sex drive. It maintains your [...]
Back + Muscle Spasms
What are back and muscle spasms? A muscle spasm or muscle cramp is an involuntary contraction of a muscle. They often occur suddenly and can be very painful. A [...]
Ankle + Foot Pain
Why does my foot hurt? Your symptoms of ankle, foot, or heel pain can be from a variety of causes. You may have tendinitis, bursitis, or tarsal tunnel syndrome [...]