Shernett Griffiths, Griffiths, MD MD Shernett
Investigate pain like a detective As spring awakens, outdoor activities like gardening often take center stage, ushering in long hours working in the backyard. It’s common for your hands and fingers to get sore and sometimes even swell. But when pain and stiffness makes it impossible to continue, it may be a sign of arthritis or other type of swelling condition that can develop as a result of age, family history, and lifestyle. But pain doesn’t have to take over your life. Dr. Shernett Griffiths, a rheumatologist with Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, identifies the cause of stiffness, swelling, and pain to joints, muscles, bones, and ligaments. As an “inflammation detective,” she understands firsthand how difficult it can be for people to not understand the cause of their discomfort. She shares her insights on some of the major factors
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