Hip Bursitis: Symptoms and Treatments

What Is Hip Bursitis? Bursae (more than one bursa) are small liquid-filled sacs that function to reduce friction between the moving parts of around joints. Those little cushions are located between bones and tendons throughout the body. Bursitis happens when those bursae get swollen/inflamed. Around the hip, there are two major bursa that may become […]
Living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? Arthritis is a general term used to describe inflammation and swelling of a joint lining. When this occurs, the joint may become painful, swollen, warm, or show redness. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis. Depending on the type, it can be extremely painful and affect everyday activities or […]
Sever’s Disease In Children

What is Sever’s Disease? Calcaneal apophysitis, more commonly known as Sever’s Disease, is not a true disease. Sever’s disease is an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel bone, where the Achilles tendon attaches. It is the most common cause of heel pain in children and it can occur in one or both feet. […]