Pittsburgh - Page 69

Disabling Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease is a serious neurological condition that affects motor skills and speech. The three identifying characteristics of the disorder are slowness of movement (known as bradykinesia), tremors, and muscle rigidity. It is thought to result from a destruction of dopamine-creation cells in the brain, causing an inability to communicate with and control muscles throughout the body. As communication...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Torn Rotator Cuffs

Repetitive stress injuries are caused by a repeated motion that eventually causes a joint, tendon, or ligament to give way, wear out, or swell to the point of pain, resulting in a reduced range of motion, or complete disuse. Often, conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, torn...

Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause painful symptoms throughout the body. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes the lining around joints and sometimes organs to become inflamed and swollen, causing breakdown of cartilage and bone in the most extreme...