Morton’s Neuroma Treatment, Causes and Symptoms
If you experience pain in your foot that feels like there’s a pebble in your shoe, you might need to see a podiatrist for a condition known as Morton’s Neuroma, or intermetatarsal neuroma. Most people give little thought to the health and function of their feet unless or until they start experiencing issues that cause […]
Bicep Tendonitis Treatment and Symptoms (Biceps Tendinitis)
Bicep Tendonitis is an injury that is common among athletes who perform an overhead throwing or pulling motion found in football, baseball, weightlifting, gymnastics, and swimming, among others. The bicep muscles, located at the font of the upper arm, are crucial for movements that involve raising the arm or bending it at the elbow. The […]
How to Break Up Scar Tissue – Pain and Treatment
It’s a natural human response for the body to respond to physical injury by creating scar tissue. Whether it’s internal scarring from a physical injury, cuts, burns, sores like acne, or the remnants of scar tissue after surgery, the body naturally attempts to heal the wound by growing this type of tissue. Unfortunately, scarred tissue […]
Peroneal Tendonitis Treatment and Symptoms (Ankle Tendonitis)
Stress and overuse of the feet can lead to a number of painful conditions that sometimes require treatment. Pain in the peroneal tendon can be problematic and if left untreated can turn into Peroneal Tendonitis, more commonly known as ankle tendonitis. It sounds cliché, but there’s no denying that our feet constantly take a pounding. […]
Jumper’s Knee Symptoms and Treatment (Patellar Tendonitis)
Whether you’re a professional athlete, have a physically demanding job, or just live an active lifestyle, dealing with Patellar Tendonitis can be a serious setback. This form of tendinitis can happen to anyone, but it’s so common among athletes in sports like basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field that it’s often referred to as […]
Iliotibial IT Band Syndrome Treatment, Causes and Symptoms
If you’re an athlete or a person who lives a healthy, active lifestyle, you probably know about your IT Band and where it’s located. However, not everyone is familiar with all the important work this long piece of connective tissue handles. The Iliotibial Band (IT Band) runs along the outside of the leg, starting from […]
Heel Spurs Treatment, Causes and Symptoms (Calcaneal Spurs)
The health of our feet is not generally a “water-cooler” conversation, but if you’re dealing with significant pain, specifically from something like heel spurs, you’ll start thinking about it with every single step. Heel spurs, also called calcaneal spurs, can be especially problematic for professional or amateur athletes who need to maintain a high-level of […]
Hip Bursitis Treatment, Causes and Symptoms
Dealing with physical pain is always frustrating, especially when it affects our mobility, which is certainly the case when it comes to hip bursitis. Small sacs of a lubricant-like fluid called bursa are located throughout the body, in joints like the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip. The bursa provides a cushion and reduces friction, between […]
Golfers Elbow Treatment and Symptoms (Medial Epicondylitis)
Golfers Elbow, medically known as Medial Epicondylitis, is a condition that can lead to inflammation and soreness where the forearm tendons and muscles attach to the bone, causing inner elbow pain similar to Pitchers Elbow. The pain from golfer’s elbow can range from mild to intense, and it may even radiate down the forearm and […]
What Are Shin Splints Symptoms, Causes and Treatment?
Taking care of our bodies is incredibly important. That’s why it can be particularly frustrating when regular, healthy exercise, or even moderate to intense physical activity leads to injuries such as shin splints. Medically referred to as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) or Anterior Tibial Stress Syndrome (ATSS), bothersome shin splints symptoms can range from […]