Bouchard’s Nodes Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Bouchard’s nodes symptoms include pain and inflammation. These nodes are bony enlargements of the middle joints of the fingers, also known as proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints—the finger joints closest to the knuckles.
Is Milk Bad for Arthritis?
Milk offers several nutritional benefits, including being rich in potassium, vitamin D, calcium, protein, vitamin B12, vitamin A, zinc, and thiamine. While it's often included in a healthy diet, there are some who believe milk's cons outweigh its pros. When specifically looking at joint health and arthritis, there are some conflicting studies that need a closer look.
Understanding the Critical Role of SI Joint Health in Lower Back Pain
The Sacroiliac (SI) joint often plays a critical yet under-recognized role in lower back pain, a crucial point emphasized during the National Spine Health Foundation’s Spine-Talk “Is My Back Pain Actually Hip Pain? What You Need to Know About the SI Joint” by Dr. Rita Roy and spine expert Dr. David Polly.
Bouchard’s Nodes Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Bouchard's nodes symptoms include pain and inflammation. These nodes are bony enlargements of the middle joints of the fingers, also known as proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints—the finger joints closest to the knuckles.
Gout Diet: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid
Foods that increase uric acid can contribute to gout flare-ups, often making the symptoms of this common type of arthritis worse. That’s because gout develops when a person has too much uric acid in the body (hyperuricemia), the result of a metabolic process that converts purines into uric acid.
