False sciatica can be a painful and limiting condition that affects many people. It can cause pain and discomfort along the sciatic nerve. Unlike true sciatica, the pain only extends down to the back of the knee in false sciatica.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common disorder affecting the wrist and hands.The condition can cause pain, numbness and weakness in the hand due to pressure on the median nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist…
Inguinal hernia occurs when part of the abdominal contents, such as part of the intestine, ends up in the groin area via a weakening of the abdominal wall…
Having pain in the heel pad can be very troublesome and limit your ability to walk, run and stand for long periods. This article provides an insight into the possible causes of pain, symptoms, treatment and self-care tips to improve foot health and well-being…
Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease that breaks down the cartilage in the joints. The condition often causes symptoms such as pain, stiffness and reduced mobility…
Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease that causes the breakdown of the cartilage of the joints. The main function of cartilage is to reduce friction between bones and provide smooth movement in joints…
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease. It occurs when cartilage gradually breaks down over time. The cartilage acts as a shock absorber and facilitates friction between the joint surfaces. As the cartilage breaks down, the joint surfaces become more unprotected and the friction between them increases…
Osteoarthritis of the neck, also known as cervical osteoarthritis, involves the gradual breakdown of the cartilage between the vertebrae of the neck. The cartilage acts as a shock absorber for the joints and facilitates smooth movements. In osteoarthritis, this cartilage gradually breaks down, resulting in pain, stiffness and reduced mobility of the neck…
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage of the joint gradually breaks down. Normally, the cartilage acts as a shock absorber and allows smooth movement of the joint. This can lead to the bones rubbing against each other during movement, causing pain, inflammation and impaired function. Osteoarthritis usually affects large weight-bearing joints such as the knee and hip, but it can also affect the big toe joint…
Osteoarthritis of the thumb, also known as thumb basal osteoarthritis or rhizarthrosis, is a degenerative joint disease affecting the base joint of the thumb, also known as the CMC joint (articulatio carpometacarpalis pollicis)…
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