Arthritis diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System
网页2024年3月10日 · Exercise Class for Chronic Pain. This virtual multiweek exercise class is for people with chronic pain conditions. Participants will learn a basic exercise routine and get education about living with chronic pain. Attend classes as desired. The class is hosted by Mayo Clinic Health System Rehabilitation Services staff.
5 options for knee arthritis pain - Mayo Clinic Health System
网页2022年9月28日 · Here are five minimally invasive options you and your orthopedic surgeon can try before committing to knee replacement surgery: 1. Physical therapy. Knee arthritis typically makes the knee joint painful and stiff. Consulting with a physical therapist can increase the strength of the muscles supporting the knee and reduce pain.
Pain in the back: Spinal arthritis - Mayo Clinic Health System
网页2023年3月8日 · You may experience pain and swelling, and your bones and joints slowly erode and deform. You can get this type of arthritis at any age, but it is usually more common in adults 40 or older. The spine is susceptible to osteoarthritis because of the motion between the vertebrae. It's most common in the lower back, or lumbar spine, because these ...
Understanding rheumatology & arthritis - Mayo Clinic Health System
网页2016年6月14日 · Rather, an inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis has these types of features: Severe pain in the joints, muscles or bones that lasts more than three to four days. Commonly, walking or lifting a spoon to eat is difficult during a flare. Stiffness in the joints lasting more than an hour in the early morning.
5 most common types of chronic pain treated by neurosurgeons
网页2023年5月2日 · Typically, cervical radiculopathy is caused by a herniated disk, bone spur or narrowing of the spinal canal. It can cause pain and weakness, or numbness, along the nerve. Most cases of cervical radiculopathy improve in a few months with nonsurgical treatments. Surgery may be necessary for severe cases.
Total joint replacement for arthritis - Mayo Clinic Health System
网页2017年3月30日 · A total joint replacement is a procedure commonly done for knee, hip and shoulder arthritis. It involves replacing the damaged joint surfaces with a combination of metal and plastic parts. For hips and shoulders, this typically involves a socket combined with a ball and stem. For knees, this involves specially shaped metal components with a ...
Dementia-related pain management - Mayo Clinic Health System
网页2023年1月26日 · As dementia progresses, so does the likelihood that patients are experiencing pain. Between 50% and 80% of patients with moderate to severe dementia experience pain daily. Many patients receive inadequate treatment due lack of recognition. Alzheimer's disease causes the person to develop a mask-like facial expression.
Nerve conditions and balance issues - Mayo Clinic Health System
网页2021年6月2日 · A stroke or "mini stroke," also known as a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, can lead to an abrupt loss of balance, weakness on one side or speech problems. A brain tumor also can interfere with the connection between your brain and the nerves in your legs and feet, causing you to feel unsteady or weak. Cervical and thoracic spine.
Pain relief for worn spinal disks - Mayo Clinic Health System
网页2024年6月26日 · Pain relief for worn spinal disks. The fluid-filled cushions between the bones in your spine are called disks. They provide flexibility, allow for spine movement like flexion and extension, and act as shock absorbers. Most young people have healthy disks. Each disk is flexible, with fluid-filled collagen fibers that fill the space between the ...
Advanced treatments for shoulder pain - Mayo Clinic Health System
网页2023年10月31日 · Reverse shoulder replacement is another surgical method for treating patients with severe arthritis, unrepairable rotator cuff tears or other damage. Basically, your surgeon changes the mechanics of the shoulder to allow other muscles to move it. Since no shoulder is the same, how closely the replacement …