Sep 20, 2017 / Guide

Bell's palsy is a temporary facial paralysis that can affect a person's daily function, communication with others, self-esteem, and quality of life.

Sep 9, 2025 / Guide

Hypermobility spectrum disorders affect the body’s ligaments and tendons in which the joints are looser than typical. Chronic pain, unstable joints, and fatigue may cause people with HSDs to limit their activities.

Mar 1, 2023 / Guide

A biceps tendon rupture occurs when the biceps tendon attaching the biceps muscle to the shoulder or elbow is torn. It can cause pain near the shoulder or elbow, weakness, bruising or visual deformity.

Dec 29, 2019 / Guide

A bunion (hallux valgus) is a bony bump on the side of the foot that develops at the base of the big toe.

Oct 20, 2020 / Guide

Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells that destroy normal, healthy cells. Cancer and related treatments can cause physical problems.

Apr 27, 2021 / Guide

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the wrist and hand. It can affect the use of the entire arm.

Jul 31, 2025 / Guide

Cerebral palsy is a term that describes a group of disorders affecting movement and posture. CP is caused by injury to the brain that occurs before, during, or up to two years after birth.

May 22, 2023 / Guide

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, causes difficulty with breathing and leads to other problems.

Jul 1, 2024 / Guide

Chronic pain is a condition that occurs when the brain concludes there is a threat to well-being based on signals it receives from the body. Chronic pain can and often occurs independently of any actual body damage.

Apr 28, 2021 / Guide

A collarbone (clavicle) fracture is a common shoulder injury most often caused by trauma, such as a direct blow to the shoulder or a fall.