If your legs ache and swell by the end of the day, you might have chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Understanding this common condition is the first step toward finding relief.
In 2023, Khris Emken was crying in pain at a Texas water park, unable to walk back to her hotel room. By summer 2025, she was conquering stairs at the Grand Canyon. The difference? Two knee replacement surgeries that gave the 66-year-old her life back.
Cartilage is the smooth tissue that covers bone ends in joints. This allows them to glide without friction. When cartilage wears away due to injury, arthritis or overuse, bones rub together, causing pain.
If you’ve ever dislocated your shoulder, you’re familiar with the intense pain. It’s often sharp and immediate that may turn into a dull, constant ache, like a broken bone.
If you’ve been experiencing knee pain, trouble running, bending or climbing, the source of the pain may be the knee joint itself. But did you know that issues in other parts of the body ─ like your hips ─ can also lead to knee pain.
Around 50% of people with diabetes will go on to develop neuropathy, but sometimes its start is barely noticeable. In advanced cases, the loss of sensation may result in balance issues and a higher risk of falls.
As we age, aches and pains seem to increase. This is especially true in the joints. If you have chronic joint pain, it is important to get it evaluated so your doctor can help you treat or better manage the pain.
As we age, most of us will experience shoulder pain at some time, whether it’s due to an injury or underlying arthritis. If your pain persists and becomes debilitating, it may be time to seek medical evaluation.
