Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is pressure on a nerve in your wrist. It causes tingling, numbness and pain in your hand and fingers. You can often treat it yourself, but it can take months to get better. CTS happens when the carpal tunnel inside your wrist swells and squeezes 1

Idiopathic scoliosis is one of three different types of scoliosis that cause the spine to develop an abnormal curve. Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of scoliosis. It tends to run in families and affects girls eight times as often as it affects boys. “Idiopathic” means there is no

Chronic Joint Disorders (Osteoarthritis) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that worsens over time, often resulting in chronic pain. Joint pain and

Tendinopathy is the broad term for any tendon condition that causes pain and swelling. Your tendons are rope-like tissues in your body that attach muscle to bone. When your muscles tighten and relax, your tendons and bones move. Tendinitis means inflammation of your tendon. It’s a painful injury that can

Acute neck pain is defined as any neck pain that has lasted less than three months. It is the opposite of chronic pain which lasts longer than three months. This type of injury can be caused in various ways, including: Sleeping with the neck at an awkward angle. Poor posture

Chronic pain in the low back often involves a disc problem, a joint problem, and/or an irritated nerve root. Common causes include: Lumbar herniated disc, the jelly-like center of a lumbar disc can break through the tough outer layer and irritate a nearby nerve root. Common causes of sprain and

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues. It can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. Unlike

Dermatomyositis is an uncommon inflammatory disease marked by muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash. This disease Dermatomyositis affects more females than males. The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown, but the disease has much in common with autoimmune disorders, in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body tissues. Genetic

Morphea or Localized Scleroderma is a cutaneous limited fibrosis that manifests as plaque morphea, generalized morphea, linear scleroderma, and deep morphea. Systemic scleroderma (sclerosis) can manifest as either limited or diffuse disease. The cause of morphea is unknown. It may be caused by an unusual reaction of your immune system.