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Pain in the ball of the foot can have several possible causes, from a trapped nerve to broken bones. People can treat some causes at home, but others require medical treatment

It is not possible to get rid of heel spurs without surgery. However, some figures suggest that heel spurs only cause pain in 5% of cases. If someone is experiencing heel pain, there may be another cause

At one time, foot and ankle specialists would discourage patients with arthritis from getting a total joint replacement because of the risk of infecti...

A torn ligament can happen in conjunction with a sprained wrist, typically when the wrist is bent backwards forcefully or put into an awkward position. This can happen during any sport such as gymnastics, soccer, football, etc. or simply during a fall. Ligaments are bands of tough connective tissue ...

Your wrist is extremely important to almost everything you do with your hands, including lifting objects, exercising, preparing food, etc. The ulnar s...

Elbow bursitis is a common condition that causes pain and swelling in the back of the elbow. Also called olecranon bursitis, elbow bursitis typically responds to simple treatment steps, although infected bursae or chronic bursitis may require more invasive treatments.

There s a lot of misinformation about osteoarthritis (OA) pain and treatment, but rheumatologist M. Elaine Husni, MD, MPH, helps debunks some common m...

Trigger finger can cause pain and may limit movement of the thumb and fingers. Gentle stretching exercises can help alleviate these symptoms. This article describes the symptoms of trigger finger and outlines 12 exercises a person can do to ease the symptoms. We also provide information on when to s...

Arthritis refers to joint inflammation. It can be a very painful condition. Hand arthritis is particularly difficult to manage, but certain exercises can help reduce pain and stiffness.

The term  pinched nerve is not a true medical term. Nonetheless, people often use it to describe an injury that results from compression, constrictio...