16 guides
Bones & Joints
Joint, muscle, tendon, foot, spine, and injury guides.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a term covering over 100 conditions that affect joints, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. The two most common types are.
Bones & JointsBack pain
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor. Most back pain is mechanical, meaning it arises from the muscles, ligaments, or joints of.
Bones & JointsBunions
A bunion (hallux valgus) is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe, pushing it towards the other toes. The joint becomes deformed, painful, and.
Bones & JointsBursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion bones, tendons, and muscles near joints. When bursae become inflamed, they.
Bones & JointsCarpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs through a narrow passage in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, becomes compressed. This.
Bones & JointsGanglion cyst
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump that develops along the tendons or joints of the wrists, hands, or feet. It is benign (non-cancerous) and contains a.
Bones & JointsGout
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by the build-up of uric acid in the blood that crystallises and deposits in joints, causing sudden.
Bones & JointsHeel pain
Heel pain is one of the most common foot problems. The most frequent cause is plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the thick band of tissue (plantar fascia).
Bones & JointsKnee pain
Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. It has many causes, ranging from acute injuries such as ligament tears and meniscal damage.
Bones & JointsMorton neuroma
Morton neuroma is a painful condition affecting the ball of the foot, most commonly between the third and fourth toes. It involves thickening of tissue.
Bones & JointsNeck pain
Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. Most cases are mechanical, arising from muscles, joints, and soft tissues, and resolve.
Bones & JointsOsteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose density and strength, making them fragile and prone to fracture from minor falls or stresses. It is often.
Bones & JointsRotator cuff injury
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, providing stability and enabling arm rotation and elevation.
Bones & JointsShin splints
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) is a common exercise-related condition causing pain along the inner border of the shinbone (tibia). It is an.
Bones & JointsSprained ankle
An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments supporting the ankle are overstretched or torn, usually when the foot rolls inward (inversion injury), straining.
Bones & JointsTendinitis
Tendinitis (also spelled tendonitis) is inflammation of a tendon, the thick fibrous cord attaching muscle to bone. Common sites include the Achilles.