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loud pop in knee followed by pain

What does it mean if I have a loud pop in the knee followed by pain?

You’re having a great time playing football with your friends. You run down the field and plant your foot to turn so the quarterback can throw you the ball. Then,...

pain on top of foot near toes

Why do I have pain on the top of my foot near the toes?

Answering this question might be harder than you might think. The reason is that there are many issues that can cause foot pain. One medical survey reports that 77% of...

waking up with sore shoulders

Why do I keep waking up with sore shoulders?

Having a sore shoulder is bad enough, but waking up with one is a downright difficult way to start the day. Think of all the motions your shoulder is responsible...

stiff ankles in the morning

Three conditions that can cause you to wake up with stiff ankles in the morning

Joint stiffness in the morning is a common occurrence and can affect us all over the body, including the ankles. While it is associated with the aging process, stiff ankles...

stiff lower back pain

What it might mean if you have stiff lower back pain

Stiff lower back pain can be related to any number of causes, but the common denominator is that it can be seriously debilitating to your quality of life and ability...

how to release tight hips with therapeutic exercise

How to release tight hips with therapeutic exercise

Hip tightness can be related to any number of issues ranging from injury to age-related conditions like arthritis. If tightness is accompanied by symptoms like pain and is preventing you...

what to do if you can’t bend your knee without pain

What to do if you can’t bend your knee without pain

The knees are the largest joints in the body and bear a heavy, heavy load. This makes knee injuries extremely common. In addition to pain that occurs when the knee...

living with arthritis in the back

Four tips for living with arthritis in your back

Like other joints throughout the body, the many joints in your spine are prone to developing arthritis. The most common form of this condition is spinal osteoarthritis, which occurs when...

stiff knee pain when bending

What could be causing a stiff knee that’s painful when bent?

The knee joint is made up of many parts. It has three articulating bones, which are the thighbone, shinbone and kneecap. This joint also contains cartilage, ligaments and other soft...