► Inflammation of the joints ► More than 100 types ►Some examples: -osteoarthritis, -rheumatoid arthritis
Commonly found: Fingers Vertebrae Hips Knees Wrists ►Breakdown of cartilage from chronic wear and tear ►Obesity, sports, aging…
Autoimmune disease Body attacks its own joint capsules Causes inflammation, swelling, hardening of joint
► Curvature of the spine ► Degeneration of discs causes painful symptoms
Pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, the plantar fascia, that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes
Bone build-up ► Bone cushions become inflamed and hard
inflammation of a bursa
Decrease in bone density – becomes extra spongy Decreased bone strength resulting in fragile bones. Results in frequent fractures (breaks) in the bones.
Disturbance in strong bone formation Caused by a lack of Vitamin D Trouble absorbing calcium
Most common = shoulder
Caused by repetitive stress: sports strenuous exercise heavy physical labor Especially common in the metatarsal bones of foot, particularly in runners
Open Reduction: surgical realignment of broken bones; pins, screws, rods, wires Closed Reduction: non-surgical realignment of broken bones; splints, casts