If you experience pain in your elbow and forearm when performing everyday small tasks, like typing on a computer or lifting your coffee cup, you may be suffering from epicondylitis. Often caused by overuse of the wrist and forearm muscles, this inflammation frequently affects office workers, manual laborers, and athletic individuals. If you have epicondylitis,…
Hip pain, also called coxalgia, can affect individuals of all ages and conditions. In fact, hip pain is among the conditions that chiropractors commonly treat. These healthcare professionals focusing on the neuromusculoskeletal system analyze not only possible causes and symptoms of the pain but also the context of its occurrence and various factors in the…
Tendinopathy, also called tendonitis, is a musculoskeletal disorder characterized by inflammation of a tendon. It can affect any tendon but occurs more frequently in certain areas of the body such as the shoulder, knee, and elbow. It is often related to overuse of a tendon or performing repetitive movements. This is why amateur and professional…
Bursitis, also called hygroma, is a problem affecting a joint that has a bursa, such as the elbow, knee, hip, or shoulder. It manifests with various symptoms such as pain during movement or swelling and redness near the affected area. Chiropractic offers various treatment options to relieve the pain and inflammation associated with bursitis. What…
Have you ever experienced a sharp, throbbing pain in your elbow after a bad fall or an intense game of tennis? You may have suffered an elbow sprain. An elbow sprain is an injury that occurs when the ligaments surrounding the elbow joint are stretched or torn. It can cause bothersome symptoms such as pain,…
Carpal tunnel syndrome, also called median nerve compression syndrome, is a common condition. Although it can be painful and sometimes even disabling, this condition can be treated with non-invasive care, notably through the intervention of a chiropractor. Here is what you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and chiropractic treatments of carpal tunnel syndrome.…