Wrist tendonitis is a condition caused by trauma or repetitive use that results in wrist pain and swelling. Our wrist specialists offer several treatment options for wrist tendonitis.
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If you notice increasing pain with activities as simple as opening a jar or turning a key, you may be experiencing the effects of thumb arthritis, also known as basal joint arthritis.
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that covers the top of the upper arm bone (humerus) and holds it in place in the shoulder joint. It allows the arm to rotate at the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain.
For those who suffer from back pain, finding the most comfortable sleeping position can be difficult. Mattresses, pillows, and sleeping positions are all factors in a good night’s sleep with back pain, and there are ideal sleeping positions for some of the most common causes of discomfort.
Spine and neck pain will afflict nearly 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lifetime. The spine doctors at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics say one of the most common causes of that pain is poor posture.
A herniated disc is the rupture of a spinal disc, which is the soft cushion that sits between each vertebra of the spine. When the disc ruptures, a small part of the spinal disc is pushed outside its normal boundary, and the spinal nerves and spinal cord may become pinched.
The majority of back pain symptoms stem from inflammation due to an acute injury or overuse of the muscles, joints, or tendons.
Ankle arthritis, or ankle osteoarthritis, is a long-term problem that can cause pain and complications. There are several risk factors that can lead to osteoarthritis in the ankle, such as seemingly minor ankle injuries including ankle sprains and strains.
A stress fracture is a common sports injury, often occurring in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia or the bones in the foot.