Postural issues include any problems associated with poor posture. Such issues often include back and neck pain as posture—the body’s position when sitting, standing, walking, or performing activities—greatly impacts muscle balance and efficiency. As such, focusing on good posture can significantly reduce the incidence of back and neck problems.
Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint dislocation occurs when the bones in the middle joint of a finger dislodge, usually due to direct trauma or injury to the hand. This results in pain, swelling, bruising, and reduced mobility at the affected joint.
The quadriceps muscle of the upper leg are susceptible to a variety of injuries, especially those caused by compression forces. The most common quadriceps injury is contusion, which is usually caused by a direct blow to the thigh. Others include strains, partial and complete tears, and fascial rupture.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that causes an uncomfortable, overwhelming urge to move one’s legs. This sensation often is accompanied by throbbing, pulling, and creeping feelings in the legs. Symptoms tend to occur mostly at night or during periods of rest.
A rib fracture is a break in one of the bones that make up the rib cage, usually as the result of direct impact or indirect crushing injuries. The middle ribs—particularly the seventh and tenth ribs—are the ones that are most commonly fractured.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation in the small joints of the hands and feet. Unlike osteoarthritis, which involves wear-and-tear damage, this condition affects the lining of the joints, causing pain, swelling, and bone and joint deformities.
A rhomboid strain is a stretch or tear of the muscles in the upper back that connect the spine to the inner edges of the shoulder blades. This typically results from overuse of the shoulder and arm during certain activities.
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that work together to stabilize and move the shoulder joint. Tears in one or more of the muscle tendons in this region is torn lead to shoulder pain and weakness, in some cases preventing patients from performing essential daily activities.
Also called impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis occurs when the tendons in the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder become inflamed or irritated. This injury typically develops over time as a result of repetitive motion or trauma in the area.
Rotator cuff syndrome is an umbrella term that may refer to any of several conditions that cause pain in the shoulder joint, which is a ball and socket joint featuring four muscles known as the rotator cuff. These muscles stabilize and control the shoulder as it moves.