orthopedic diseases

Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD), also known as TMJ pain, is caused by a temporomandibular joint disorder that is responsible for joining the jaw to the skull. This syndrome generates discomfort in the face and jaw region, persistent headache, cracking when opening the mouth and may even lead to the onset of labyrinthitis and tinnitus

Pain in the right arm can arise from a variety of causes, with the most common being strokes or injuries to the arm's structures, such as having poor posture, repetitive strain or sleeping over the arm, for example. Arm pain can occur in any region, from the shoulder to the wrist, usually by affecting sites such as muscles, tendons, nerves, joints, blood vessels, and skin

Foot pain is a very common symptom that can have several causes, from excessive exercise after a run or walk to orthopedic problems such as tendinitis, spur, arthritis or distension, for example. Generally, foot pain is not serious, and can be treated at home with rest, ice application 2 times a day, in the first 3 days since the onset of pain or massage, for example

Experts in the subject say that the indiscriminate use of slippers, heels and sandals are harmful to health by increasing the chances of tendonitis, stretching and facilitate the fall. These shoes can lead to the onset of pain in the heel, toes, increase the chances of ankle sprains and can affect even knee, hips and spine

There are several causes for heel pain, from changes in the shape of the foot or the way of treading, overweight, spur to the calcaneus, a stroke, to more severe inflammatory diseases such as plantar fasciitis, bursitis or gout, for example, which can both cause constant pain or only when stepping, as well as arising on one or both feet

To treat kyphosis, it may be necessary to have physiotherapy sessions, use firmer mattresses or insoles in the shoe, and in some cases, surgery to correct the spine may be the only solution to definitively cure kyphosis. Dorsal kyphosis , also known as thoracic kyphosis, is a deviation in the spine, which causes the back to become crooked in a "hunchback" position, and usually the person has the neck, shoulders and head bent forward

The treatment for groin pain should be done according to the cause of the pain, and it is usually recommended to rest, ice pack at the pain site and use of medication if the pain is persistent or disrupts daily activities and should be indicated by your doctor. The main cause of groin pain in men and women is distension of the groin muscles or tendons due to the practice of exercises such as running, soccer or dancing, for example

Sciatic nerve pain remedies, also called sciatica, which may be prescribed by your doctor include painkillers and anti-inflammatories such as Paracetamol, Ibuprofen or Naproxen for mild to moderate pain. Muscle relaxants like Carisoprodol or Cyclobenzaprine may also be helpful in relieving sciatica and can be easily bought at the pharmacy, even without a prescription

The treatment for leg pain depends on your cause, which can range from fatigue to orthopedic problems in the joints or spine, for example. However, the most common is that the pain is related to muscle fatigue or blood circulation problems such as varicose veins in the legs and therefore the first treatment option is usually made to improve blood circulation

Treatment for rheumatism in the bones should be guided by the orthopedist or rheumatologist, and may include taking medications, ointment use, corticosteroid infiltration, and physiotherapy sessions that are indispensable for successful treatment. Other measures that may help include anti-inflammatory and healing food, and as an alternative, acupuncture and homeopathy are good options to complement the clinical treatment

Shoulder tendinitis is an inflammation that causes intense pain that tends to worsen with arm movements. Its treatment includes the use of medications, physical therapy and, in some cases, surgery. Shoulder tendinitis has a cure, but complete remission of symptoms can take months to achieve. The most common form of shoulder tendonitis involves the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle

Osteoarthritis consists of wear and tear of the joints, causing symptoms such as swelling, pain and stiffness in the joints and difficulty in performing some movements. The acromion-clavicular arthrosis is called the wear of the joint between the clavicle and a bone called acromion. This wear and tear on the joint is more frequent in athletes, bodybuilders and workers who use their arms extensively and can cause pain and difficulty in movement

Reactive arthritis is a type of inflammation of various parts of the body that can arise as a consequence of an intestinal, genital or urinary infection and which is characterized by joint pain, inflammation of the skin or redness of the eyes, for example. The symptoms of reactive arthritis can disappear after 3 to 12 months even without treatment, however it has a lot of chance to happen again

Cracks in the joints, scientifically known as joint crackling, usually occur due to friction between the bones present in the joint and due to a decrease in the production of synovial fluid within the joint. Most of the time, the popping knee does not pose any special illness and therefore does not need specific treatment

The causes of shoulder bursitis include excessive use of the arms, but may also occur due to: Injuries to the shoulder joint due to falls, for example; Joint problems, such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis; Direct blows to the shoulder; Shoulder infections after surgery, for example. Shoulder bursitis is a common problem in individuals who do repetitive movements, such as painting for several hours, typing on the computer, sewing or cleaning windows, for example

The pain in the whole body is usually associated with difficulty sleeping, excessive tiredness and stress and, therefore, improves in 2 or 3 days, especially when resting and avoid participating in very stressful activities. However, this type of pain can also be a sign of problems like flu, fibromyalgia or anemia, for example, and in such cases can be accompanied by other signs like fever, headache or cough

Infantile arthritis, also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is a rare disease that occurs in children up to the age of 16 and causes inflammation of one or more joints, causing symptoms such as pain, swelling and redness in the joints, and may also affect other organs such as skin, heart, lung, eyes and kidneys

The remedies for spine pain should be prescribed by the doctor and aim to decrease inflammation and relax the muscles of the back to relieve pain. Spinal pain, also known as rachialgia, can be treated with some medicines, in the form of pills or injections, such as: Analgesics: like Paracetamol, for example; Anti-inflammatories: like Diclofenac or Ibuprofen; Muscle relaxants: like Coltrax, for example; Combination of analgesics and muscle relaxants: like Bioflex or Ana-flex

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a type of severe involvement of this joint that causes signs such as: Pain in the knee after exertion and improvement with rest: at a later stage pains can prevent the individual from sleeping at night Stiffness when getting out of bed in the morning or after long periods of rest: usually passes after 30 minutes or when normal activities of the day begin Presence of cracks in movement or "crepitations" Swelling and heat: usually in the inflammatory phase Feeling of increased knee size: due to the growth of the bones around the knee More limited movements:

Low back pain causes pain at the end of the spine, and may or may not be accompanied by pain radiating to one or both buttocks or to the legs in the same direction as the sciatic nerve. It can be classified as: Acute low back pain : Back pain arose less than 6 weeks ago, being caused by factors such as poor posture and improvement with medications or physical therapy; Chronic low back pain: Ador in the back has been present for more than 12 weeks, its cause is not always identified and treatment involves medications, physical therapy and exercise on a regular basis