Author: Dr. Hashmi

The joint of the knee is made up of three main bones, though a fourth is sometimes lumped into the grouping: The thigh bone (femur), the knee cap (patella) and the shin bone (tibia). The other bone of the shin, the fibula, is sometimes included as part of the knee joint due to its proximity to the bones that make up the joint. Cartilage known as articular cartilage covers the ends of the bones of the joints, enabling them to slide smoothly past one another and helping to absorb shock. In addition, two menisci sit between the femur and the…

There could be many reasons of you going week in your knees and feeling that unbearable pain. Pain has several categories; you could have mild pain through days and suddenly wake up one morning to find it gone. Knee pain can occur to anyone, from children to the elderly. Some of the most obvious reasons would include lack of Vitamin D, calcium and iron.” Lack of Vitamin D is often responsible for hampering optimum bone health. Prevention is the best cure,’ many common ailments can be avoided just by making minor changes in our lifestyles. Knee pain, if sustaining for…

A common complaint among exercise enthusiasts is aching joints. Whether you forget to warm up before your workout, or spent the majority of your session doing repetitive motions, there’s a good chance that you’ve woken up the morning after a gym session with more than just your muscles aching. Luckily, there are plenty of ways that prevent future exercise-induced joint pain, as well as ease it when it happens. Here’s what you need to know: Don’t forget to warm up Even the most seasoned athletes skip a warmup once in a while. Whether they’re in a hurry or simply think…

Joint pain is exactly what it sounds like: discomfort around or coming from any joint in the body. That is, any place where two bones meet—elbows, knees, ankles, wrists, hips, and so on. Joint pain varies quite a bit from mild to severe, and can be caused from a multitude of different ailments or medical conditions. Symptoms of joint pain The biggest sign of joint pain is, well, pain. People with this condition report everything from mild discomfort to agony. Symptoms of joint pain are: Discomfort Mild to severe pain Aches Swelling Stiffness Redness Inhibited or decreased range of motion…

Your joints endure an incredible amount of stress. They connect your bones, support your weight and above all, allow you to move. Though your joints are designed to cope with all of the stress you place on them, sometimes they suffer from wear and tear, and the resulting joint pain, otherwise known as arthralgia, can be extremely uncomfortable. Joint pain (such as in your knees and hips) can be caused by a number of different factors, which range from wounds, trauma, disease, strains and sprains, bursitis, tendonitis, or even osteoporosis. Arthritis can also cause joint pain, but it is important to remember that…

Today many of the pharmaceutical drugs we use have their origins in natural plants, and we can still take advantage of these natural forms of medicine without a doctor’s prescription. 1. Willow Bark White willow bark dates back thousands of years, to the time of Hippocrates when patients were advised to chew on the bark to reduce fever and inflammation. White willow bark contains salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) and in the 1800s, salicin was used to develop aspirin. Combined with the herb’s powerful anti-inflammatory plant compounds called flavonoids, salicin is thought to be responsible for the…

As the weather begins to change you often hear people say they can, “feel it in their bones.” People repeatedly complain about the weather making them sore and achy. But is there any truth to this old wives tale or do they just imagine this pain? Read on to find out if there is a correlation between weather conditions and joint pain. According to scientific research there are weather factors that can increase the pain in those who suffer from chronic conditions. Research has found that precipitation and cold temperatures do not have a direct correlation to an increase in…

Over 50 million Americans are suffering from arthritis that has been diagnosed by a medical professional. Millions more may be suffering without official diagnosis. As our nation’s population ages the number of people experiencing arthritis is expected to increase due to the overall unhealthy lifestyles we lead. Since living with this condition is a reality for such large part of our population here are lifestyle changes that can help this suffering with arthritis. Maintain A Healthy Weight & Diet As with any health condition, it is imperative to maintain a healthy weight and diet while dealing with arthritis. Losing weight…

Many people take dietary supplements to try to reduce or prevent arthritis inflammation and degeneration. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, and many other products, such as probiotics. They are typically sold over the counter in pill form, but may also be sold as powders or liquids. Certain dietary supplements help: Help alleviate existing joint pain in some patients Have very few side effects Are a relatively affordable treatment option Some of the most common and well-researched supplements for arthritis are turmeric and/or curcumin; ginger; fish oil; and glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Turmeric and/or curcumin. Evidence suggests curcumin, found in…

There are 8 common symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Clint discusses these common symptoms and what to do about them – including the removal of common Rheumatoid Arthritis nodules. 1. Heat Joints with RA tend to feel noticeably warmer then the unaffected joints. Place a cool hand over the joint in question and observe the presence of heat 2. Swelling A symptom that is most associated with RA joints is swelling. The swelling occurs due to an excess of synovial fluid in addition to a swollen synovial lining. 3. Pain The pain in an arthritic joint can be tremendous, especially after…