Why Does My Middle and Upper Back Hurt?
Your upper and middle back area is less prone to trouble than your lower back. That’s because it doesn’t bear as much of the load of your body’s weight and work as your lower back does. But this area, which runs from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage, can […]
What Is Osteoarthritis of the Hand?
Hand osteoarthritis is inflammation that causes pain and stiffness in your joints. It usually happens in three places: The base of your thumb, where it meets your wristOne of the joints closest to your fingertipsThe middle joint of a finger Osteoarthritis (OA) was once thought to happen because of wear and tear on your joints. […]
Chronic Inflammation of Tendon
Tendon pain can affect the way a joint or limb functions. Sometimes the discomfort is due to acute swelling in the tendon, called tendonitis. That’s different from tendinosis, which is due to chronic damage to a tendon. If you were able to look at the tendon, it would likely have a scarred and rubbery appearance. […]
