Achilles’ Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment The Achilles tendon goes from the calf to the heel bone connecting the plantaris, the gastrocnemius, and the soleus muscles which surround this area and are attached to the heel bone. When this tendon becomes inflamed, this is what is known as Achilles’ tendinitis. … Continue reading →

Fibromyalgia: What you Should know About this Mysterious Condition  Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that consists of widespread pain in the muscles and other tissues of the body. There are still many unsolved questions about how this condition works. So far, there are not any specific tests that can be … Continue reading →

Naples Orthopedic Doctor Ganglion Cysts Ganglion cysts are lumps that can appear in the hands around the fingers or wrists within the tendons of the hands. These small soft round lumps are filled with a fluid with a jelly texture known as synovial fluid. One thing, do not panic if … Continue reading →

Hands Overuse Syndrome With the increase in the use of cellphones and computers, it is common to ask ourselves if this will affect could affect our hands at some point and the answer is: yes, it could. Besides office work, there are so many manual jobs that involve repetitive fingers … Continue reading →

Causes of Hip Pain & How to Prevent it The hip is a ball and socket synovial joint that connects the upper body with the legs through the acetabulum of the pelvis, where the head of the femur fits in the cup size of the acetabulum which helps provide stability … Continue reading →

What to Do in Case of a Shoulder Dislocation The shoulder is one of the most used joints, this makes it more prone to dislocation than other joints. In the shoulder, the arm is linked to the rest of the body in a ball and socket-shaped joint that comprises three … Continue reading →

Sports Medicine Post-Workout Recovery Muscle soreness after working out is and can be positive in most cases. It means that your muscles are indeed being worked out and are going through a process of restructuring their tissue to create a stronger one. This muscle pain is known as Delayed Onset … Continue reading →

Baseball Elbow: Causes and Treatment Baseball elbow or golfer’s elbow are some of the most common names given to medial epicondylitis. This condition is characterized by pain in the arm specifically from the elbow to the wrist. This pain can be more intense during certain movements. To understand how it … Continue reading →

Taking Care of a Sprained Ankle The ankle is a synovial joint that connects the foot with the rest of the leg. It is formed of three bones; the tibia, the fibula, which is next to the tibia, and the talus. This bone is the main ankle bone, and it … Continue reading →

Magnesium Might be the Answer Magnesium is a star nutrient that should be part of everyone’s diet. This mineral has many roles in different processes inside the body. Therefore, a magnesium deficiency can be affecting your health silently. In the same way, having an appropriate intake of magnesium can incredibly … Continue reading →