What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis translates literally as "porous bone" and refers to the loss of the bone mineral density that normally gives our bones structure and support. This typically occurs as we age and is the result of an imbalance between bone formation and resorption. When...
Tailbone pain, also called coccydynia or coccygodynia, is pain associated with the coccyx – the small triangular shaped bone at the bottom of the spinal column just below the sacrum. The coccyx is typically composed of three to five fused (or semi-fused) bony segments and...
Arthritis is derived from the Greek words arthro meaning “joint” and itis meaning “inflammation.” It is defined as an acute or chronic joint inflammation that is often associated with pain, stiffness, and structural damage. There are several different types of arthritis but osteoarthritis (OA), which...