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… in women than men. Mucous cyst ganglions are found at the joint nearest the fingernail (distal interphalangeal [DIP] joint). The ganglion is firm and does not easily move under … Bone spurs (small, bony growths that form along a joint) are often present in the joint next to a mucous cyst. …
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… movements are used to twist, pull, or push bones and joints into position. This can help loosen tight tissues around a joint and help with flexibility and alignment. Manipulation. Pressure is applied to a joint. It can be done with the hands or a special device. …
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… Spondylolisthesis may be caused by problems with the small joints in your back. (The problems are called spondylolysis .) You could have: A defective joint that you've had since birth (congenital). A joint damaged by an accident or other trauma. A vertebra …
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… increase pressure on the front of the foot and on the toe joints. If you cannot avoid wearing pumps or high-heeled … as you walk. For other people, a firm sole that helps the joints stay straight is more comfortable. Allow the ball of … that may rub against or irritate the skin over your problem joint. At home, try wearing sandals or soft-leather flat …
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… is a disease that causes inflammation of one or more joints, resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited … is a progressive disease that affects the whole joint, including bone, cartilage and ligaments. Symptoms, such as pain and swelling, and fear of harming joints can lead to avoiding movement. Research shows that …
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… may be high in children, but this is rare). Muscle and joint pain. About 20% of people have virus-like symptoms … for treatment, the infection may spread to the heart, the joints, the brain and spinal cord (nervous system), or sites … Severe headache and stiffness in the neck. Damage to the joints, nerves, and brain may develop months to years after …
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… ankles, knees, or shoulders. A ganglion can grow out of a joint capsule, which surrounds the joint , or a tendon sheath, which covers the tendon (the … to: Inflammation or irritation of the tendon sheath or joint capsule. An injury. Overuse or repetitive motions, …
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… of a testicle . A broken hip (fracture), an infected hip joint, or a stress fracture of the hip. Arthritis . … This condition is caused by abnormal development of the hip joint. The femur may fit loosely into the hip socket … hip socket. Swelling (inflammation) of the lining of the joint space of the hip ( toxic synovitis ). Juvenile …
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… tendon is located, or they may be spread out from the joint area. Crepitus, or a crunchy sound or feeling when the … night or when you get up in the morning. Stiffness in the joint near the affected area. Movement or mild exercise of the joint usually reduces the stiffness. A tendon injury …
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… Spinal manipulation is a treatment that uses pressure on a joint of the spine to improve pain and function. It is also … a special device. The careful, controlled force used on the joint can range from gentle to strong and from slow to rapid. Sometimes other joints of the body are also worked on to help treat the …
