Total hip replacement is major surgery, and as such runs the risk of post-operative complications. Neuropathy, or nerve damage, represents one potential obstacle to complete healing following a hip replacement.

As anyone who has ever been pregnant, or has known a pregnant woman, knows quite well, pregnancy can put a great deal of stress on a woman's body. Not only does her weight increase--sometimes dramatically--but her center of gravity shifts. Further, her joints soften in preparation for delivering a baby.

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is characterized by a painful inflammation of the tendons in the elbow. Working out at the gym is still possible, even with a severe case, as long as you tailor your activities to avoid further aggravating your injury.

Running provides a great aerobic workout that boosts energy and metabolism. Unfortunately, it can leave your knees feeling sore. Runners suffer two common painful knee conditions. One is called patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Hard calcifications and bumps in your body can cause pain or make you worry about cancer or heart disease, but sometimes these lumps are not medically serious. Excess calcium and ganglion cysts have a variety of causes, and complications may be mild or severe.

Your MCL, which is short for medial collateral ligament, is one of the four major ligaments in your knee. The thick membranous band is located on the inside of your knee joint, attaching at your femur and tibia. The MCL prevents forces that cause your knee to collapse inward.

A Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled growth that causes swelling, tightness and bulging in the knee. This can lead to pain when the knee joint is moved, restricting its movement and strength.

If you’re experiencing muscle and joint pain, the foods and beverages you are ingesting may be to blame. That’s because milk protein intolerance can cause an array of symptoms, including such pain. Two main proteins in milk -- casein and whey -- are found in an array of foods, from lunch meats to processed snacks.

Many different diseases cause hand and finger pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis are common diseases that affect your hands, but they are distinctly different conditions.

One of the best things you can do for your joints is to exercise them. In fact, a study published in the January 1997 issue of "The Journal of the American Medical Association" found that resistance exercise significantly reduced arthritis pain in the knees.

Knee pain can be frustrating for weight lifters since it can bring your workout routine to a stop. Due to the excess force you place on the knees during weight lifting, knee pain is a fairly common complaint.

If you have hard water, you may be used to ugly calcium deposit stains disfiguring your toilet, shower, sinks and other appliances. There are several ways to remove calcium deposits, some of which can be performed using ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.