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

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