When you hear the term “sports medicine,” you may naturally assume it has to do with doctors treating athletes. But actually, everyone is included in this specialized orthopedic field – everyone who needs to see a doctor about a musculoskeletal issue of any kind. Whether you have an injury that is due to overuse or…
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What Causes Degenerative Joint Disease?
Degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. With degenerative joint disease, the protective cartilage that serves as a cushion for your bones for smooth, pain-free movement gets worn down. Therefore, your bones begin to rub against one another, which leads to inflammation, pain, and eventual damage…
Do I Have Arthritis? Early Symptoms
Of the more than 100 types of arthritis, the most common type is osteoarthritis – which is the tenderness and swelling of one or more joints in the body. Because it is so common, it is usually called simply “arthritis.” Arthritis joint pain and stiffness tend to get worse as we get older, but it…