Thumb Pain – Causes and Solutions

Pain is the first and most common symptom of thumb arthritis. Pain can occur at the base of your thumb when you grip, grasp or pinch an object, or use your thumb to apply force. Other signs and symptoms might include swelling, stiffness and tenderness at the base of...

Knee Pain – Causes and Solutions

Knee pain is a common problem that can originate in any of the bony structures compromising the knee joint (femur, tibia, fibula), the kneecap (patella), or the ligaments and cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. Knee pain can be aggravated by exercise, affected by the...

Shoulder Pain – Causes and Solutions

The shoulder consists of several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion in the arm — from scratching your back to throwing the perfect pitch. Mobility has its price, however. It may lead to increasing problems with instability or...

Back of the Neck Pain: Causes and Solution

Pain in the neck is a common English phrase every one has heard off. Not surprisingly it also a very common condition. Neck is the upper part of the spine called cervical spine and is supported by neck muscles and soft tissues. The neck region is closely related to...