Nerve pain in the knee: 4 of the most common causes

Nerve pain in the knee: 4 of the most common causes

Your nerves are responsible for sending messages to and from your brain. Your nerves can be pinched if nearby bones or tissue place pressure on them. If you have pinched nerves in your knee, you may experience knee pain. If so, you are not alone: About 25% of people...
TMJ dysfunction & tinnitus: Can one cause the other?

TMJ dysfunction & tinnitus: Can one cause the other?

It can be frustrating when you can’t eat your snack or laugh at a joke without wincing in pain. It can also be annoying to hear a ringing in your ears that doesn’t seem to be going away. Experiencing both at the same time can ruin your day. TMJ dysfunction, or TMJD,...
4 reasons for ankle pain with no swelling

4 reasons for ankle pain with no swelling

A fairly common condition is ankle pain: About 9% to 15% of adults have it. Many people experience both ankle pain and swelling together. Noticeable swelling occurs when soft tissue such as muscles and ligaments are injured, such as when you sprain an ankle. However,...
What can lead to sudden ankle pain without injury?

What can lead to sudden ankle pain without injury?

Our ankles bear the weight of our entire body every day, but we don’t often exercise them to their full range of motion. It’s very easy to twist or sprain your ankle with a trip or slip of the feet. However, some people notice sudden ankle pain without an apparent...
Neck pain caused by stress: 4 treatments to help

Neck pain caused by stress: 4 treatments to help

Have stress-related neck pain? Each year, about 30% to 50% of people at least 21 years old experience neck pain in the United States.  Neck pain that is chronic or persistent can make it difficult for you to complete your daily activities. For example, chronic neck...