Mobility Issues

What is a heel spur? Heel spurs are bony outgrowths of the calcaneus – the heel bone. They develop as a result of overuse and excessive straining on the foot muscles and ligaments, stretching of the plantar fascia, or continuous tearing of the membrane covering the heel bone. The constant microtrauma causes inflammation and damage […]

What do you do when you lose sleep at night over painful feet? Do you take an over-the-counter pain killer? Do you surf the internet looking for answers? Well, look no more my friend, in this article we’ve compiled the most common causes of aching feet at night, what they feel like and what you […]

Foot and leg pain is a common problem, especially in those whose jobs involve a lot of standing, or who enjoy a physical activity that involves running on hard surfaces and jumping. It is often temporary and not a cause for concern. However, it can also be a sign of a more serious condition or […]

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that manifests in pain in the area around your heel and arch, this typically happens when the tissues supporting your foot becomes inflamed. Even though this is the most common reason for foot arch pain as well as being the most frequently diagnosed, there are plenty of other conditions that […]

Whether it's due to a nasty fall, stumbling on an object, a car accident, or direct impact — it's always a better choice to have it checked out by a doctor. Failure to seek immediate care after a bone fracture puts you at risk for a lower quality of life or even permanent disability as […]

Joint and muscle pain are among the most common complaints in medical practice; there is hardly a doctor who has not at least once met a patient with these problems. They occur in patients of all ages, with varying intensity, and involve one or more limbs or joints. Usually, the cause of joint pain is […]

“I only get one life, and I will not let fibromyalgia take the joy from living it.” —Morgan Freeman.  Following in the brave steps of Mr. Freeman are many other celebrities like Lady Gaga, Mary McDonough, Kyle Richards, Rosie Hamlin, and Michael James Hastings, to only name a few who suffer from Fibromyalgia and refuse […]

There are many reasons why you’re suddenly experiencing pain across multiple joints. It’s a condition that’s known as arthralgia. When we’re talking about joint pain across various points, this is known as polyarthralgia. Here’s a list of signs and symptoms if you’re feeling polyarthralgia: Persistent pain Joint swelling Reduced ability to walk Weakness Joint stiffness […]

About 58.5 million people worldwide. That's the number of people who have been diagnosed with arthritis so far.1 The high percentage of arthritic patients is not the problem, but the fact that currently existing treatment options are consistently outpaced by the debilitating symptoms that they must endure. Imagine stiffness, inflammation, weakness, restricted movement, and unbearable […]

To many — Joint pain can be a little bit too much to handle.  Whether it's the swelling, stiffness, inflammation, or unbearable pain; living with joint pain can be one of the most challenging ailments to continue living with, so scientists and researchers are always on the hunt to test for the efficacy and safety […]

Have you recently been diagnosed with seronegative arthritis? If so, you’ve probably noticed how after trying to find more information online, rheumatoid arthritis keeps popping out. Rheumatoid arthritis is a common systemic autoimmune disease that affects 0.5-1% of people worldwide. It primarily affects joints, usually of hands, feet, and knees, but many other organs such […]

Everything you’ve been told up till now about vitamin D has been backward! In this article, we’re determined to set the record straight and debunk some of the most widespread myths about it. Stay tuned and continue reading to learn the pros and cons of vitamin D, where you can find it, and how you […]

Did you know that as of the last twenty years, something as ordinary as red light has the potential to heal you from several ailments?   Never in a million years would we've thought that using artificial light could help in medicine; these were the stuff science fiction movies were made of. Going back to its' […]

Arthritis: To Feel, or Not to Feel — That’s the Question Pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and decreased range of motion; are all common and unspecific signs that you’ve most probably encountered at one point or another throughout your life. However, if these symptoms are all combined, then you should start to get worried and inquire. […]

How the Story Starts 2016, in the Netherlands, ten scientists conducted experimental research to determine the effect of thyroid function on the way we walk; they called it The Rotterdam Study.1 But before we get into the specifics of our topic for today, here’s a quick recap on the thyroid gland. It’s a gland located […]