Musculoskeletal health plays a crucial role in our daily lives. The musculoskeletal system, consisting of bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues, allows us to move, perform everyday activities, and maintain our overall well-being. However, various conditions can affect this system, leading to discomfort, pain, and reduced mobility. This page aims to provide information about some common musculoskeletal conditions, their symptoms, and potential treatments.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that primarily affects the cartilage in your joints, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It often develops with age.
Joint pain, especially after physical activity, stiffness, decreased range of motion.
Medications (pain relievers, anti-inflammatories), physical therapy, lifestyle modifications (exercise, weight management).
Back pain can result from various causes, such as muscle strain, herniated discs, or spinal conditions, leading to discomfort and limited mobility.
Joint pain, swelling, morning stiffness, fatigue
Medications (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs), physical therapy, lifestyle changes (rest, stress management).
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that primarily affects the cartilage in your joints, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It often develops with age.
Pain in the lower, middle, or upper back, muscle spasms, limited mobility.
Physical therapy, pain management (hot/cold therapy, medications), lifestyle adjustments (ergonomics, posture correction).
Rotator cuff injuries involve damage to the group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder, leading to pain and limited shoulder movement.
Shoulder pain, weakness, limited range of motion, difficulty lifting objects.
Rest, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, surgery (in severe cases).
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Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weak and brittle bones, making them more susceptible to fractures and breaks, especially in older adults, particularly women.
Bone fractures (e.g., hip or wrist fractures), loss of height, stooped posture.
Medications (bone-strengthening drugs), dietary changes (calcium and vitamin D intake), weight-bearing exercises.
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed, causing pain, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers.
Hand and finger numbness, tingling, weakness, pain.
Wrist splints, corticosteroid injections, surgery (in severe cases).
Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, typically caused by repetitive motions or overuse, resulting in pain and reduced joint function.
Pain, swelling, tenderness near the affected tendon, limited joint movement.
Rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy (stretching and strengthening exercises).
