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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known for causing all-over inflammation and pain. It happens when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the synovium, the lining of the joints. RA can target the synovial lining of the shoulder joint.

Armpit pain can have many causes, ranging from injuries and irritants to infections that cause swollen lymph nodes. Less commonly, the pain?referred to as axillary pain?may be due to an autoimmune or arterial disease, nerve compression, and malignancies l

Collarbone pain is usually caused by an injury, such as a fracture or joint separation.1 However, your collarbone, also known as the clavicle, may hurt for other reasons. It can be tender from sleeping in a bad position, shoulder problems, or underlying i

Shoulder blade pain is commonly caused by a muscle strain but can also arise from rotator cuff tears, joint conditions like osteoarthritis, and acute shoulder injuries. In rare cases, the pain may signal a severe condition, like a heart attack or cancer.

To move your shoulder joint, the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones all have to move in a synchronized and stable pattern. Because of this, subtle abnormalities can lead to shoulder pain and discomfort when you are throwing or afterward.

Total hip replacement (THR) surgery has become less invasive thanks to new surgical techniques and modern implants. As a result, recovery is now faster and more comfortable than it used to be.

I still remember when a patient woke up from hip surgery in tears?tears of relief. She had been terrified of waking up groggy and overwhelmed by narcotics, a stark contrast to her previous experience. This time, thanks to a regional nerve block, her pain

Osteitis pubis is the non-infectious inflammation of the joint between your left and right pubic bones, called the pubic symphysis. This painful condition is often the result of a repetitive use injury in athletes who play football, ice hockey, or soccer.

Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on the underlying cause or if you experience pain that radiates or is widespread.

Range of motion (ROM) is a measurement of the distance and direction a joint can move to its full potential. Hip ROM is dictated by the ball-and-socket hip joint, which is made up of the femur (thighbone) and pelvis. They fit together in a way that allows