According to the CDC, 1 in every 10 Americans has some form of Diabetes (DM). Millions of Americans live with and manage this disease on a daily basis. Many individuals with Diabetes present with joint and musculoskeletal complaints There is an increased risk of different bone and joint disorders associated with Diabetes. 1) Diabetic hand syndrome/ Read More…
There are some individuals complain of being cold when others feel warm in a particular environment. This may be described as “cold intolerance”. This is usually heard from many women and may be a result of estrogen effects, low skin temperature. Sometimes it may be a general feeling of coldness all over the body or Read More…
According to the CDC, by 2040, 26% of US adults (18 years or older) are projected to have a physician diagnosis of arthritis. Arthritis risk does increase with age and is more common among women. In 2015, 15 million adults reported severe joint pain due to arthritis. Remember, kids can get arthritis too! In addition Read More…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition that can cause widespread musculoskeletal pain. Contrary to popular belief, it does not cause systemic inflammation and it is not considered to be an autoimmune disease. Individuals may have a chief complaint of symptoms such as tenderness to touch/pressure (for at least 3 months), severe fatigue, sleep disturbance or Read More…
Have you ever wondered the effects of knuckle cracking? Many adults and children do crack their knuckles as an accidental habit or because they report this action provides relief. To date, the results of several studies suggest that there is no direct evidence connecting knuckle cracking and hand arthritis or osteoarthritis. There is a study observing Read More…
I get so many young and older people coming into my office with this symptom. As a runner and cyclist, I have experienced this condition myself. Individuals may complain of: Pain between the hip and knee, groin area, outer buttocks or on the lateral part of the hip Pain lying on one side or soreness Read More…