Patrick J. McDaid, M.D.

Summer is the peak season for outdoor fun — biking, walking, running, skateboarding, surfing, rollerblading, just to name a few. Protect...

Nerves carry signals from your brain. These signals help you move your muscles and feel temperature and texture. Three main nerves run...

Pickleball is a recreational sport that is gaining in popularity and has become one of the fastest growing sports in America. The sport...

They say there's nothing worse than a pain in the neck. But you might disagree if you've ever experienced pain in your hands and wrists....

Osteoarthritis (also known as OA) is a common joint disease that most often affects middle-age to elderly people. It is commonly referred...

The holidays can be a stressful time for many people. And while certain symptoms of stress and anxiety are more common — such as feeling...

Herbs and spices can be used as natural remedies to reduce the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According to the Arthritis...

Popping and cracking in your wrist can be an uncomfortable sensation that arises during many of your daily activities. Unfortunately, the...

Inflammation can be both good and bad. On one hand, it helps your body defend itself from infection and injury. On the other hand,...

Pain that radiates up and down your arm can range from mildly uncomfortable to excruciating. Though several issues could be the cause...