Hip bursitis is very unpleasant and can cause irritation, pain, mobility problems and worse. Bursitis is caused by inflammation of a bursa, a small jelly-like sac that usually contains a small amount of fluid.  Bursae are located throughout the body, most importantly around the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and heel.  They act as cushions between […]

Medically, Osteoporosis is a disease of bone in which the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced which means one has a low bone mass and deteriorating bone tissue. In simple words the bone becomes thin, brittle and may be easily broken. The consequences of osteoporosis may impair a person for life.  A hip fracture may […]

Hip pain in women can be caused by wear and tear, and overuse, and a few other causes.  Here are the most common culprits. Pain Management Joint Pain Does your hip ache?   According to government figures, about 7 percent of Americans report problems with hip pain, and as with other types of chronic pain, women […]

Many baby boomers have never heard of osteopenia. In fact, many women with osteopenia do not even know they have it until a bone is fractured. For these women, the next step down is osteoporosis, so this is a critical stage that can impact the rest of their lives. Women can stop the bone loss […]

Arthritis is a potentially debilitating disease from which millions of individuals around the world suffer. It is characterized by joint pain and inflammation, which is typically chronic in nature. The condition has a tendency to run in families, and although it can afflict young people, it is seen more often in older individuals. While the […]