“Whenmygrandmothergotarthritis,shecouldn’t bendoverandpainthertoenailsanymore.Somygrandfatherdoesitforherallthetime,evenwhenhishandsgotarthritistoo.That’slove.”—Rebecca,age8 “我的祖母患了关节炎无法弯下腰涂指甲油,因此一直都是我的祖父帮她做这件事,即使他的手也患上了关节炎。这就是爱。”——丽...
Does spinal stenosis hurt all the time? Key Considerations with Surgery for Lumbar Stenosis Spinal stenosis is generally not progressive. The pain tends to come and go,but it usually does not progress with time. The natural history with spinal stenosis, in the majority of patients, is that of...
Does Cryotherapy Hurt?Cryotherapy doesn't hurt, although the exposure to the cold is often a strange sensation during your first cryotherapy session. Your body will stay dry the entire time, and your head will remain outside the cryotherapy chamber. Can you wear whoop in cryotherapy? There isn...
Most of the time, this cancer causes a painless lump in or on your testicle. But sometimes, it’s painful. It’s not a common cancer. If found early, it’s almost always treated and cured. Hip problems. Sometimes, hip pain from arthritis or another problem can radiate to your groin....
One out of every four American adults has arthritis, one of the most common causes of chronic pain. Arthritis is a catch-all diagnosis that includes more than 100 diseases affecting joints and muscles. The most common of these is osteoarthritis, which slowly breaks down the bones and cartilage...
The temporomandibular joint, orTMJ, is the “hinge” of your jaw that sits directly below your ears. You might get TMJ pain fromgrinding your teeth, or it could be a symptom ofarthritis. The ache in your ears or face comes after you chew, talk, or yawn. To treat it, take over-the...
One out of every four American adults has arthritis, one of the most common causes of chronic pain. Arthritis is a catch-all diagnosis that includes more than 100 diseases affecting joints and muscles. The most common of these is osteoarthritis, which slowly breaks down the bones and cartilage...
As far as I know, I only ever hurt one of my own massage therapy clients once: I was too aggressive too close to the cervical plexus, and did some nerve damage. That's not very easy to do, but I did it. In another article, I tell that story and explore the potential for nerve...
Thumb Arthritis Thumb arthritis as seen on x-ray. Thumb arthritis is more common with advancing age, and causes pain at the base of the thumb where it meets the wrist. This can cause discomfort with everyday activities that use the thumb, such as getting dressed, writing, opening jars, or...
Running is a high-impact activity, which can inflame your joints due to the repeated impact. Particularly among people with inflammatory joint conditions like arthritis, according to an October 2018 study in PLoS One. Long-distance running was also associated with gastrointestinal (GI) issues in a...