Joint Pain
Joint and Muscle Stiffness

Joint and Muscle Stiffness

Joint and/or muscle stiffness can be felt in any part of the body. While it may be accompanied by pain, this is not always the case and it can have many different causes. Feelings of stiffness can be easy to ignore, however, they can be a sign that you're at increased...

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Hip Pain and Labral (Cartilage) Tears

Hip Pain and Labral (Cartilage) Tears

What is the labrum of the hip? The labrum is a fibrous rim of cartilage that covers the edge and seals your hip socket. This lining of cartilage provides stability for the ball of the thigh bone (femur) inside of the hip socket (acetabulum), while also allowing...

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Why do joints become stiff?

Why do joints become stiff?

While pain and stiffness often go together, joint stiffness can occur on its own. Joint stiffness can limit your ability to perform usual tasks, such as turning your head to check behind you while driving. Stiffness can also be a warning sign that a part of the body...

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Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that affects many of the joints of the body. The knees are some of the most commonly affected joints, with many people experiencing at least a small degree of osteoarthritis over the age of 40. The disease is...

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