🔥 Tendonitis Tendonitis (also spelled tendinitis) is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, the thick fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones. It commonly causes pain and tenderness near a joint. 🧠 What is a Tendon? Tendons connect muscles to bones and help transmit the force needed to move joints. When tendons become inflamed […]
: 💢 Bursitis Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions and reduces friction between bones, tendons, joints, and muscles. It commonly occurs in shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and heels. 🧠 What is a Bursa? A bursa acts like a tiny pillow or cushion between bones and soft tissues. There
🦴 Rotator Cuff Tears A rotator cuff tear is a common injury affecting the tendons of the shoulder, where one or more tendons of the rotator cuff muscles are torn or damaged. It can result from acute trauma or chronic degeneration and is a leading cause of shoulder pain and weakness, particularly in adults over
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (also called Subacromial Impingement Syndrome) is a common cause of shoulder pain, especially in active individuals and athletes. It occurs when the rotator cuff tendons or bursa in the shoulder become compressed or “impinged” during arm movements, particularly overhead activities. 🧠 What Is Shoulder Impingement? It refers to a mechanical conflict in
🦴 What Is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It occurs when the tendons are constricted by the sheath that they run through to get from the wrist to the hand. This condition can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb
🦾 Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) 🎾 Location: Outer (lateral) side of the elbow. Affected Tendons: Primarily the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB), along with other wrist extensors. Common Causes: Repetitive wrist extension and gripping activities, such as tennis, painting, plumbing, and carpentry. Symptoms: Treatment Options: 🦾 Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow) ⛳ Location: Inner (medial) side
🧠 What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition where the ulnar nerve (a major nerve in the arm) becomes compressed or irritated as it passes through the cubital tunnel — a narrow space on the inside of the elbow (your “funny bone” area). 📍 Where is the Ulnar Nerve? ⚠️ Causes
🧠 What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition where the ulnar nerve (a major nerve in the arm) becomes compressed or irritated as it passes through the cubital tunnel — a narrow space on the inside of the elbow (your “funny bone” area). 📍 Where is the Ulnar Nerve? The ulnar
🦴 What is Spondylosis? Spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the spine often related to aging. It refers to wear and tear of the spinal discs, joints, and bones, most commonly in the neck (cervical spondylosis), but it can also affect the lower back (lumbar spondylosis) or mid-back (thoracic spondylosis). It is not a disease
