Common Aches and Pains Tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendons (attachment of muscle to bone). Elbow, ankles, wrist, overuse. Treatment: rest, ice, NSAIDS. Physical Therapy can be necessary and helpful Bursitis: fluid filled sacs in areas of friction that can become inflamed. Common: Trochanteric Bursitis (hip), Anserine bursitis (medial knee), Olecranon Bursitis (elbow) Treatment: Physical therapy, Steroid injections, Ice, NSAIDS, stretching Arthritis: Pain in the joints Osteoarthritis: wear and tear or degenerative joint disease. Knees, hips, Spine, hands, shoulders Risks: age, obesity, family history, prior injury, occupation Pain worsens with use Treatment: scheduled Tylenol, NSAIDS if able, injections ultimate joint replacement Topicals always worth a try Inflammatory Arthritis: most common Rheumatoid Arthritis (autoimmune- immune system fighting itself at the joints) AM stiffness lasts hours, red, warm swollen joints, symmetric- hands wrists, feet, knees Treatment: prescription medication to avoid destruction/deformity in the future Future: Gut microbiome and diets role in joint inflammation and pain? Health Pearl: Anti-inflammatory diet limit processed food, sugar, simple carbohydrates Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
