Shingles Explained
Shingles is a viral infection that makes the skin break out in a painful rash and usually affects older people. It is caused by [...]
Phantom Pain Explained
Phantom pain is common among amputees. It is the sensation that pain is coming from the missing part of a limb. Phantom pain is [...]
Whiplash Explained
Whiplash is a common neck injury that happens when your neck jerks back and forth quickly and violently, bending the spine past its normal [...]
Osteoporosis Explained
Osteoporosis is the process of the bones getting weaker as we age. As bones become weaker, they are more likely to break. With osteoporosis, [...]
Spider Veins Explained
Spider veins are tiny varicose veins that appear as thin, squiggly lines in a web-like pattern of red, blue, or purple lines just under [...]
Osteoarthritis Explained
Osteoarthritis makes your joints feel stiff and painful, is the most common form of arthritis affecting both men and women. It is a [...]
Scoliosis Explained
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. When viewed from the rear, the spine curves sideways to form a "C" or an "S" [...]
Neck Pain Explained
Neck pain can be a serious problem that disrupts your life and keeps you from being active and even miss work. The cause of [...]
Rotator Cuff Tear Explained
A rotator cuff tear can develop gradually from repetitive arm motions – especially overhead motions common in sports. A sudden tear can be caused [...]
Plantar Fasciitis Explained
Plantar fasciitis is an irritation of the thick band of connective tissue (plantar fascia) that travels across the bottom of the foot between the [...]