Crohn’s and colitis are conditions that inflame the lining of the gastrointestinal or GI tract. This results in disruption of the body’s ability to properly digest food, absorb nutrients in the intestines and process waste in an appropriate manner. Both conditions(specifically ulcerative colitis...

Chiari Malformation is also known as Arnold-Chiari malformation, hindbrain herniation, and tonsillar ectopia. It is a congenital abnormality regarding the skull. The skull may be misshapen or too small, which results in part of the brain pressing on the base of the skull and extending into the...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the arm to the hand is compressed. The median nerve travels through the carpal tunnel or carpal canal, a passageway on the palmar side of the wrist, which connects the forearm to the hand.

Joint pain happens to individual joints or many joints. It can be painful and result from inflammation of the bone, muscles, cartilage, ligaments and/or tendons. Mild joint pain can be sore after certain activities, and severe pain can limit weight bearing or motion activities. Muscle pain can...

Hand pain can affect the finger, hand, or wrist. It is frequently caused by injury, overuse or inflammation of the bones, joints, ligaments, or tendons.

The wrist is intricate joint connecting the hand to the forearm. It is comprised of 8 carpal bones, radius and ulna, and 5 metacarpal bones. All of these bones allow for the mobility of the hand. Wrist pain can occur as a result of injuries, repetitive use, or specific conditions, such as...

Arm pain can be caused by compressed nerves or damaged joints, muscles, and bones. Often arm pain results in sensations of numbness or weakness and can radiate from an injury to the neck or upper spine.

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. As such, it can be injured through work, everyday activity, overuse or specific conditions.

Neck pain is a common complaint and can be caused by wear and tear, overuse or injury to muscles, bones, nerves, or discs.

Pain has a language all its own. There are words and concepts that an individual may never have heard of before they are diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. These terms can include types of pain, like nociceptive pain.