Common Aches and Pains Tendonitis:  Inflammation of the tendons (attachment of muscle to bone).  Elbow, ankles, wrist, overuse. Treatment: rest, ice, NSAIDS.  Physical Therapy can be necessary and helpful Bursitis:  fluid filled sacs in areas of friction that can become inflamed.   Common:  Trochanteric Bursitis (hip), Anserine bursitis (medial knee), Olecranon Bursitis (elbow) Treatment:  Physical therapy, Steroid injections, Ice, NSAIDS, stretching Arthritis:  Pain in the joints Osteoarthritis:  wear and tear or degenerative joint disease.  Knees, hips, Spine, hands, shoulders Risks: age, obesity, family history, prior injury, occupation Pain worsens with use Treatment: scheduled Tylenol, NSAIDS if able, injections ultimate joint replacement Topicals always worth a try Inflammatory Arthritis:  most common Rheumatoid Arthritis (autoimmune- immune system fighting itself at the joints) AM stiffness lasts hours, red, warm swollen joints, symmetric- hands wrists, feet, knees Treatment: prescription medication to avoid destruction/deformity in the future Future: Gut microbiome and diets role in joint inflammation and pain?  Health Pearl: Anti-inflammatory diet limit processed food, sugar, simple carbohydrates Follow us on Facebook and Twitter