Snap finger untreated: Consequences, causes and therapyA snapping finger, also known as a jumping finger, sounds funnier than it is. Typing, chopping vegetables or simply gripping something hard - our fingers are in constant use. For a long time, they do ...
Protection for the joints: when the body is over-acidifiedIf your joints hurt, this could be caused by an acid-base imbalance. Unfortunately, many of those affected are not aware of the connection. What happens when the body is over-acidified and what you sh...
Healthy joints 40+: How to stay flexible!They are a true marvel, and without them we are as stiff as a board: our joints. They form the joints between two bones. And woe betide you if they break - then nothing works at all. But you can do a ...
Carpal tunnel syndrome: when surgery makes sensePain, tingling, numbness in the hand - with the exception of the little finger? This indicates carpal tunnel syndrome. We explain here how it is triggered and when surgery is advisable.
Recognizing and treating bursitisBursae have an important function: they are the shock absorbers of our joints, so to speak. However, if they are inflamed, the pain can be unbearable. We explain the causes, treatment and prevention o...
Expert series part 3: Office exercises for healthy jointsAround 15 million Germans suffer from osteoarthritis - and even small changes can support the joints. Prof. Klaus Baum has two exercises that can be easily integrated into everyday life as osteoarthri...
Expert series part 2: Simple expert tips for joint problemsMany osteoarthritis patients simply resign themselves to their fate, says Professor Klaus Baum. But this is exactly the wrong attitude. The expert explains here what really helps to reduce pain and st...
Expert series part 1: Your joint program for more movement Dr. Frank Weinert, doctor for general medicine, sports medicine and chirotherapy
One adjustment, please: What chiropractors can doThe name says it all: "Cheiro" comes from the Greek and means "hand" - chiropractors only work with their hands. They release blocked joints. Patients usually come with what is known as lumbago: The s...
Preventing osteoarthritis: how to keep joints flexible into old ageOpening and closing drawers for 50 years leaves its mark. Some no longer slide well. A similar thing happens to our joints, with the threat of osteoarthritis. If we don't take good care of our joints,...
Painful and unsightly: what is hallux valgus?It doesn't look pretty and can even be painful if the so-called bunion is misaligned. But what exactly is hallux valgus and what causes it?
Artificial joints: don't make the decision too quicklyWalking, climbing stairs, driving a car - with healthy joints this is easy. However, if they are increasingly affected and cause pain, they massively restrict the quality of life of those affected. Bu...
5 tips to reduce the risk of falling in winterThe frosty season is not over yet. With winter comes the fear of slippery, frozen or snow-covered paths. It is justified. High time to make yourself more stable.
Gout: diet and hereditary factors play a role"But the fat one - ouch! my leg! - has the ailment again today." Wilhelm Busch once rhymed this. In his day, Zipperlein did not mean just any illness, but stood for gout. And it was no wonder that a f...
Weak joints: exercise strengthens and prevents osteoarthritisWeak joints need sufficient exercise even in snow and sub-zero temperatures. Rheumatics and osteoarthritis patients in particular should strengthen their joints and exercise in the fall and winter.
Strengthening joints: A lifetime of healthy jointsWe have over 100 joints - and some of them have to withstand a load of around 1.5 tons. Reason enough to strengthen and care for our joints!
Treating a ganglion: What helps?The ganglion can occur at any age. Women are affected three times as often as men. It is not uncommon for the ganglion to be associated with pain. But you only have to put up with it to a certain exte...
