Why Knee & Joint Pain Increase When It’s Cold
Dated on: 07/29/2019 | Post By: orthobethesdaYou may have been wondering: "Why do my legs hurt when it is cold?" Joint pains are symptoms of an injury or an underlying health condition. But cold weather does create joint pains, especially when you must spend time outdoors during winter. Let's take a brief look at the reasons for this kind of pain and how you can get it treated. What Is the Cause of Knee Pain in Cold Weather? At the end of the fall or during winter, complaints about joint pain are usually heard more than other seasons of the year. There's inadequate research to prove [ ... ]
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When Not To Have Rotator Cuff Surgery
Dated on: 07/22/2019 | Post By: orthobethesdaMost rotator cuff tears don't require surgery to heal. This is because most people with rotor cuff tears don't have any problem with their shoulders. Even if the torn rotator cuff causes shoulder pain, you can get relief without surgical treatment. Here are some facts you need to know about rotator cuff tears and how to get treatment through physical therapy. What Is a Rotator Cuff? A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons which surround your ball and socket joint in your shoulder. Your rotator cuff enhances the stability of your shoulder and makes it easy [ ... ]
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Best Sports to Play If You’re Suffering From Osteoarthritis
Dated on: 07/15/2019 | Post By: orthobethesdaIf you've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA), does it mean you can no longer play the sports you've always loved? Hearing your doctor say you have osteoarthritis can be devastating. But it doesn't limit your involvement in sports to being just a spectator. There are various sports and exercises for osteoarthritis which have a lower impact on the joints. That means you can switch to them and continue enjoying the fun, excitement and great health benefits of playing your favorite sports. Here are some of the sports and exercises you can do even if you have osteoarthritis. 1. Doubles Tennis [ ... ]
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What Is Septic Bursitis?
Dated on: 07/08/2019 | Post By: orthobethesdaSeptic bursitis is a painful type of joint inflammation. This relatively common condition may be mild or severe. Severe bursitis is a very dangerous medical condition, so it's important to understand the symptoms, causes and treatment of this ailment. Septic Bursitis Defined Septic bursitis is a condition that affects the bursae. The bursae are little fluid-filled sacs which function as cushions between muscles, tendons, bones and joints. Over 150 of them provide lubrication through the synovial cells that align with them. This lubrication is what makes our joints move smoothly. When these sacs swell up and get inflamed, the resulting [ ... ]
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How Long Does It Take for a Torn Meniscus to Heal Without Surgery?
Dated on: 07/02/2019 | Post By: orthobethesdaYour meniscus is a crescent-shaped pad made of cartilage and muscle fibers in each knee. They are located between the thigh bone (called the femur) and the shin bone of your lower leg (called the tibia). The main function of the meniscus is to: Distribute the weight on the knee during running and walking Stabilize the knee when there's rotation Lubricate the joint If you have a torn meniscus, we want to let you know how to recover from a meniscus recovery tear without surgery, along with the recovery time for this treatment option. What Is a Meniscus Tear? A [ ... ]
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Can Allergies Affect Joint Pain?
Dated on: 07/02/2019 | Post By: orthobethesdaIf you suffer from allergies, you likely know the toll they can take on your sinuses. But what about the rest of your body? Can allergies affect joint pain? Believe it or not, allergies, whether seasonal or food-related, can affect joint pain. Allergy symptoms appear for a variety of reasons, but some symptoms — like joint pain — may occur because of the humidity and rapid temperature changes that accompany the spring season. During allergy season, many individuals experience a spike in allergy symptoms, particularly when there is a high pollen count. Some individuals will have mild symptoms like a [ ... ]
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