Sub-Issue: Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal injuries and disorders result from damage to the muscular and/or skeletal system. Pain can appear suddenly or build slowly over time, ranging from mild and intermittent to severe, and may result from an injury or infection. It persists for months or years and affects your physical and emotional well-being. These injuries are often caused by […]

Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile. As the name is Latin for “porous bones,” this condition occurs when the tissue in the bone loses strength and density. Bone health is measured by bone density. The higher the density, the stronger the bones are. Bone density is what sustains the […]

It’s a mysterious illness that may have been suffered by Florence Nightingale and by Job in the Bible. For decades, patients were told there was nothing wrong with them, or that it was all in their head, even though their debilitating symptoms included aches and pains, waking up tired, difficulty thinking clearly, and suffering with […]