TMJ: Why Pain Worsens in the Morning and How to Manage It
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) discomfort often peaks in the morning primarily due to nocturnal activities like teeth grinding (bruxism), sustained jaw...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Hip Mobility: Internal and External Rotation, Importance, and Improvement
Hip internal and external rotation describe the inward and outward turning of the leg at the hip joint, respectively, and are crucial for functional m...
By Jordan
Knee Problems: What Ultrasound Can and Cannot Detect
Medical ultrasound effectively detects many knee problems, especially those involving superficial soft tissues, fluid, and dynamic issues, though it i...
By Alex
Cartilage Repair: Understanding Limitations, Treatments, and Prevention
Articular cartilage has severely limited self-repair capabilities due to its avascular, aneural, and alyphatic nature, often leading to the formation ...
By Hart
Collagen vs. Glucosamine: Understanding Their Roles, Benefits, and Who Should Take Which
The optimal choice between collagen and glucosamine depends on individual health goals, as collagen broadly supports connective tissues and glucosamin...
By Hart
Knee Joint: Anatomy, Functions, and Conditions of the Fat Pad
The fat pad in the knee joint, known as the infrapatellar fat pad or Hoffa's fat pad, is a crucial adipose tissue structure located beneath the patell...
By Hart
Distal Interphalangeal Joint (DIPJ): Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The Distal Interphalangeal Joint (DIPJ) is a crucial hinge joint located at the fingertip, essential for fine motor skills, precision grip, and overal...
By Hart
Knee Health: Essential Vitamins, Minerals, and Lifestyle Support
Optimal knee health is supported not by a single "best" vitamin, but by a synergistic combination of essential vitamins, minerals, and other...
By Jordan
The Patella: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Common Conditions
Your kneecap is formally known as the patella, a sesamoid bone critical for increasing quadriceps leverage, protecting the knee joint, and distributin...
By Jordan
