stiffness

A meniscus tear is a painful knee injury categorized by pain, swelling and stiffness, which can be influenced by body mass index (BMI) and obesity. A torn meniscus is a tear in the cartilage located on top of the tibia, which allows the femur to glide during knee movement. An MRI or knee arthroscopy will ...click here to read more

For years scientific researchers have been investigating the relationship between our stomachs and our auto immune system. Today they say there is evidence bacteria in our abdomens can trigger auto immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Thousands of people are stricken in the prime of their lives with arthritis; it is not just the elderly that ...click here to read more

Do you suffer from joint pain or joint stiffness? Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteoarthritis? According to Osteoporosis Canada, osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and the deterioration of bone tissue, which leads to increased bone fragility and the risk of broken bones, especially bones of the hip, spine and ...click here to read more

Joint pain and joint stiffness is all too common, and one of the top reasons people visit their healthcare practitioners. Gaining weight, sports injuries, slips and falls as well as simply getting older can all lead to joint pain, joint stiffness and in many cases, arthritis. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that ...click here to read more