The wrist and hand are a collection of small bones and ligaments, each able to be damaged and cause pain. Wrist and hand pain has many possible causes — arthritis, tendonitis, and fractures among them. One way to approach it is to define the location of the pain, which gives clues to the cause. [...]
The location of knee pain is one of the most useful clues a doctor has when making a diagnosis. By pinpointing where your pain is located — inside, outside, above, below, or on top of the kneecap — you can narrow down the likely cause considerably. Use the knee pain location chart below to [...]
Front of knee pain is a common complaint in active people. The most common cause is the runner's knee or patellofemoral pain. However, not all pain in front of the knee is the runner's knee. The key to ending knee pain is finding the correct cause and treating it. The reason is based on [...]
Numbness and pins and needles are common symptoms affecting the hands and fingers, particularly at night. Generally, these symptoms suggest nerve compression in some area. Sometimes, however, the cause can be different and potentially severe. For example, heart attacks and multiple sclerosis can also cause hand numbness. So, what causes pain and numbness in [...]
Yoga combines breathing, meditation, and strengthening movement, and studies suggest it benefits stress, mood, and arthritis pain. But while yoga improves strength and flexibility, it can also cause injury. One common yoga injury is buttock pain — known as a "yoga butt" or a yoga hip injury. So what is it, and how do [...]
