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Musculoskeletal
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, causing numbness, tingling, and hand weakness; early treatment with splinting often prevents permanent nerve damage.
Learn MoreChronic Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain is back pain lasting 12 weeks or longer, most often from muscle strain, disc degeneration, or arthritis; most cases improve with exercise, physical therapy, and medication.
Learn MoreFibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition causing widespread pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and cognitive difficulties, likely stemming from genetic, infectious, traumatic, and central nervous system factors.
Learn MoreGout
Gout is an inflammatory arthritis in which uric acid crystals form in a joint, causing sudden attacks of severe pain, swelling, and redness - most often at the base of the big toe.
Learn MoreInflammatory Arthritis
Inflammatory arthritis encompasses autoimmune diseases where the immune system attacks joint tissues, causing inflammation, pain, and potential damage, influenced by genetics and environmental factors.
Learn MoreOsteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, a common degenerative joint disease, causes pain, stiffness, and reduced motion due to cartilage breakdown from aging, genetics, obesity, injuries, or repetitive stress.
Learn MoreOsteopenia
Osteopenia is reduced bone density, increasing osteoporosis and fracture risk, often stemming from aging, hormonal changes, diet, medication, lifestyle, or family history.
Learn MoreOsteoporosis
Osteoporosis weakens bones due to age, hormonal changes, poor diet, medications, certain medical conditions, and lifestyle factors, increasing fracture risk even from minor incidents.
Learn MorePlantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the tissue band supporting the arch of the foot, is the most common cause of heel pain and usually improves with stretching, supportive footwear, and time.
Learn MorePolymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia Rheumatica causes muscle pain and stiffness in older adults, often in the shoulders, neck, and hips, possibly triggered by autoimmune reactions and genetic or environmental factors.
Learn MorePsoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis that affects some people with psoriasis, causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling; early treatment helps prevent permanent joint damage.
Learn MoreRheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joint lining, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling; untreated, it can damage joints and affect other organs.
Learn MoreRotator Cuff Injury
Rotator cuff injuries range from tendon inflammation to complete tears, causing shoulder pain and weakness; most improve with physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, and activity changes.
Learn MoreSciatica
Sciatica is pain that radiates from the lower back down the leg along the sciatic nerve, usually from a herniated disc or bone spur; most cases improve within weeks with conservative care.
Learn MoreSpinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, usually from age-related arthritis, that compresses nerves and causes back pain, leg pain, numbness, or weakness with standing and walking.
Learn MoreSystemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can inflame the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs; treatment controls flares and helps prevent organ damage.
Learn MoreTemporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)
Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) is an autoimmune inflammatory condition affecting large/medium arteries, often temporal, risking vision loss, primarily affecting older women of Northern European descent.
Learn MoreVitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency means the body lacks enough vitamin D to absorb calcium and keep bones strong. It is surprisingly common, often silent, and easily diagnosed with a blood test and corrected with supplements.
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