This is a so-called common problem that involves the wrist and the hand. This is a repetitive motion trauma to the wrists that causes compression of the median nerve at the wrist as it goes through the transverse carpal ligament and the bones (carpals) of the …

A term that has been misused often in the medical industry. Any back pain is usually considered sciatica, but that may not be the case.

Sciatica is a syndrome characterized by pain radiating from the back into the posterior (back) aspect of the lower leg. (Fig. …

There are many reasons and types of headaches that have different characteristics. A headache can be described as pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. There are 4 common headaches: tension, cluster, and migraine with/without aura.

Headaches can be …

Although the golf swing is a major contributor to medial epicondylitis, there are many other repetitive motions such as: swinging a hammer, many hand tools, throwing can cause trauma and injury to the inner forearm muscles. This is the wrist flexor group which …

Is inflammation of one or more joints causing pain, swelling, and limited movement? Arthritis is usually caused by the breakdown of cartilage within a joint.

Cartilage protects the joint by not only acting as a shock absorber but also creating a smooth surface …

Although the backhand swing in tennis is the main contributor of lateral epicondylitis, many other repetitive motions (painting with a paintbrush, running a chain saw, typing on a keyboard improperly) can cause trauma and injury to the outer forearm muscles. This …