CMC Thumb Pain: Understanding Osteoarthritis, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
CMC pain in the thumb primarily refers to osteoarthritis, a degenerative condition affecting the cartilage at the carpometacarpal joint, leading to pa...
By Alex
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Knee Grinding: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Painful knee grinding, or crepitus, often signals an underlying issue within the knee's complex joint structures, most commonly involving the patellof...
By Jordan
Knee Disc (Meniscus): Anatomy, Functions, Injuries, and Treatments
The term "knee disc" colloquially refers to the meniscus, a C-shaped or O-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure within the knee joint vital fo...
By Jordan
Knee Noises: Causes, When to Worry, and Maintaining Joint Health
Hearing sounds from your knee is often normal due to gas bubbles or soft tissue movement, but accompanying pain, swelling, or limited motion may signa...
By Alex
Knee Pain: Understanding Posterior Pain from a 'Bad Knee'
Yes, a pre-existing "bad knee" condition can directly or indirectly cause pain behind the knee due to altered biomechanics, secondary compli...
By Jordan
Arthritis: Cold Exposure, Causes, and Symptom Management
Working in a freezer environment does not directly cause arthritis, but cold exposure can exacerbate symptoms for individuals who already have the con...
By Jordan
Gout: Can Massage Help, and What Are Effective Treatments?
Massage therapy cannot treat gout because it does not dissolve uric acid crystals or lower uric acid levels, which are the underlying causes of this m...
By Jordan
Exercise and Cartilage: Preservation, Health, and Symptom Management
While exercise cannot directly regenerate significant articular cartilage, it is crucial for maintaining existing cartilage health, slowing its degene...
By Jordan
Knee Cartilage: Types, Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Recovery
The optimal treatment for knee cartilage issues is highly personalized, depending on the specific type, location, and severity of damage, as well as i...
By Hart
