Archive for 27 March 2016

Shin splints is the name often given to exercise-induced pain in the lower leg, specifically along the front of the leg between the knee and the ankle – the area known as the shin. The exact cause of shin splints is not certain but they tend to be as a result of overuse and typically occur in runners. Rest is the most important treatment. Shock-absorbent insoles in your training shoes, graduated running programmes and regularly replacing your training footwear may help in prevention.

What are shin splints?

Shin splints is the name

The tailbone The medical term for tailbone pain is coccydynia, referring to the tailbone or coccyx (pronounced coc-six) and refers to pain symptoms in the area of the tailbone. Even though this problem could affect individuals ages as well as gender, the typical age is forty years and the occurrence is 5 times higher with women compared to men.

Tailbone Injury Overview

A coccyx injury results in pain and discomfort in the tailbone area (the condition is called coccydynia). These injuries may result in a bruise, dislocation, or

Tennis elbow is a condition caused by inflammation of the tendons on the outer bony prominence (lateral epicondyle) of the elbow. Certain repetitive movements of the wrist can cause this condition. Tennis elbow can occur in anyone who strains the tendons of the forearm and is not limited to tennis players.

Tennis Elbow Causes

Any repetitive motion of the wrist, including tennis, hedge clipping, excessive use of a hammer or screwdriver, painting, or any activity that requires excessive constant gripping or squeezing can cause tennis elbow.
In the game of tennis, the

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within one or two years.

Your risk of developing frozen shoulder increases if you’re recovering from a medical condition or procedure that affects the mobility of your arm — such as a stroke or a mastectomy.

Treatment for frozen shoulder involves stretching exercises and, sometimes, the injection of corticosteroids and numbing medications into the joint capsule.

umbar spinal stenosis develops when the spinal canal and/or neuroforamen (nerve passageways) in the low back become narrow placing pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Most people who have spinal stenosis have acquired it as a result of growing older, although a few individuals are born with a spinal stenosis (congenital spinal stenosis).

Spinal arthritis(osteoarthritis, spondylitis) may contribute to bony spurs that develop on the facet joints.
Bone spurs(called osteophytes) may encroach the spinal canal and/or lumbar nerve roots, and compress the spinal cord and/or nerves.
Degenerative disc diseasein the

Exercise is one of the most effective ways of preventing and treating recurring or chronic back pain. Strengthening muscles that support the spine with exercises can prevent, reduce and in some cases eliminate lower back pain. Stretching shortened muscles that are pulling the spine out of alignment can also relieve lower back pain.

Some gentle rehabilitation exercises may be done every day, in some cases more than once a day. When muscles are seriously deconditioned – perhaps from lack of use after an injury or an extremely sedentary lifestyle – “rehab” exercises

Each foot contains 26 bones, which form two arches. The longitudinal arch runs the length of the foot, and the transverse arch runs the width. The bones of the arch are primarily held together by the shape with which they fit with each other and by fibrous tissues known as ligaments that serve to hold the bones to each other. The muscles of the foot, along with a tough, sinewy tissue known as the plantar fascia, provide secondary support to the foot. There are also fat pads in

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength and resulting in fragile bones. Osteoporosis literally leads to abnormally porous bone that is compressible, like a sponge. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone and results in frequent fractures (breaks) in the bones. Osteopenia is a condition of bone that is slightly less dense than normal bone but not to the degree of bone in osteoporosis.

Normal bone is composed of protein, collagen, and calcium, all of which give

Patellar tendonitis, also known as Jumpers Knee, is caused by damage to the patella tendon just below the kneecap.

Repetitive sporting activities such as kicking and jumping place a large amount of strain on the tendon resulting in microscopic tears, inflammation and the gradual onset and progression of pain.  Effective treatment is vital to prevent patellar tendinitis from deteriorating until the tendon ruptures completely.

The patella tendon is the most common place to develop knee tendonitis.  It can be found at the front of the knee

What is Shoulder Tendonitis?

(aliases: tendinitis, tendinopathy)

Shoulder tendonitis (or tendinitis) is an inflammation injury to the tendons of your shoulder’s rotator cuff. Because inflammation is not always present in injuries to the shoulder tendons, this group of injuries are medically known as a rotator cuff tendinopathy or tendinopathies.

A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults. A torn rotator cuff will weaken your shoulder. This means that many daily activities, like combing your hair or getting dressed, may become painful and