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The shoulder is the most often moved joint in the human body. Shoulder pain symptoms are usual in practically every age group and shoulder pain causes may vary. Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Bursitis and Rotator Cuff Tears The shoulder joint consists of a ball of the humerus or the upper arm bone and a socket in the clavicle or the shoulder blade. The socket part is shallow, and only a small part of the ball is in contact with it at any time. This allows the arm to move freely in many directions, but the joint is not very stable and demands good and coordinated action of the muscles to function. Along with it also other joints close by take part in the functioning of the shoulder girdle. Adequate functioning of all these components along with muscles and tendons attached to them is necessary for good and painless movements of the upper extremities. The group of muscles and their tendons responsible for the stabilization and the movements of the shoulder are called rotator cuff. Th...

Tennis Elbow Elbow problems are common in office workers. While working at the computer, the points where the muscles attach to the elbow often get irritated, and elbow tendinitis may follow, especially if work posture and habits do not promote correct elbow positioning. This area can also become sore due to minor elbow injury or sudden overexertion. The most common elbow problem is the so-called tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. Tennis players frequently suffer from this elbow pain symptom, thus the name. Not only tennis players but also people in professions where there are a lot of repetitive wrists and arm motions often have these problems. In tennis elbow the point in the elbow area where the outer part of the shoulder bone is attached to the tendons becomes irritated. A group of muscles that flex the wrist toward the top of the hand is attached to this area. The tendons in the elbow develop degeneration with aging in the same way as other tendons. Continuous repetiti...

Stress Injuries The hand is a versatile tool. It is strong and able to handle extremely small size objects and to perform tasks that require extreme precision. There may not be another tool as versatile around. Only when we experience problems do we begin to understand and appreciate the daily functioning of the hand. It is fairly common to have stress injuries in the elbow and wrist areas. These are usually caused by repetitive work or doing crafts requiring repetitive motions. If a cracking sound is connected to the painful sensation, which usually means tendovaginitis which warrants seeing a doctor. Reducing stress and optimizing work posture usually improve the situation. If this doesn’t solve the problem, a doctor can prescribe anti-inflammatory medicine in oral or ointment form as well as physical therapy. Self-treatment consists of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication and ointments for a few days to alleviate the pain. Cold compresses are not recommended for fin...

Infections Mild chest pain is often associated with respiratory infections. Coughing may cause muscle cramps and sometimes even broken ribs in the chest. If there is prolonged chest pain connected to infections, it is advisable to have a examination in order to eliminate the possibility of pneumonia, infection of the pleura and other illnesses requiring treatment. A pulmonary x-ray usually gives all the necessary information. Self-treatment follows traditional treatment for a flu—drinking plenty of liquids and getting enough rest. Over-the-counter (OTC) inflammation pain medication or medications targeted for alleviating flu symptoms may also be used. Coronary Artery Disease Heart-related problems are a significant reason for chest pains. The most common heart ailment, that causes pain, is coronary artery disease (CAD). With this disease, the arteries in the heart cannot deliver enough blood to the heart muscle, and the resulting lack of oxygen causes pain. This type of p...

Stomach pain There are a number of organs in the abdominal cavity, and they have many possible illnesses that can cause pain. Diagnosis can usually not be made without a doctor’s examination. Laboratory tests with abdominal pain may include for example blood count, liver and pancreatic enzymes and urinalysis. Barium contrast x-rays of the stomach and the intestines, abdominal ultrasound, CT and MRI scans and endoscopic procedures are used in diagnostics. Pains in the digestive organs often have a link to eating. The closer to the top of the digestive tract the painful area is the faster the pain appears after eating. Esophagitis Pains in the lower part of the esophagus may be caused by acid contents of the stomach rising up and irritating the esophagus. The most common predisposing factor is a reduced function of the sphincter esophagi inferior or a hernia. Symptoms feel behind the sternum as a burning and heartburn, most often while lying down right after eating. The acidi...

Female Genital Pains  Menstrual Pains Reoccurring pain is often associated with menstruation. Pain may appear before, during or after menstruation and is blunt and achy in nature. It is typically felt in the lower abdominal area, possibly also in the lower back. The pain is most often harmless and is not caused by an illness. To check out the symptoms with a doctor, visit will eliminate the possibility of illness. Menstrual pain can generally be treated with anti-inflammatories. Giving birth often reduces the symptoms. Various illnesses may also cause pain associated with menstruation. These may include developmental disturbances of the uterus, endometriosis, uterus that is tilted backwards, complications from ovarian infections, uterine myomas, and damage that occurred during labor. A doctor’s examination will give an idea of the nature of the problem. Endometriosis When tissue resembling mucous membrane of the uterus is found outside the uterus, it may cause pain at...