Back muscle pain itself is not a disease or condition but rather a symptom of one. It can also be known by other names such as: pulled back muscle, back spasm, torn muscles of the back or back strain. It is a very common problem in the general population and amongst those who are active …
What is patellar tendinopathy? Patellar tendinopathy (also known as jumper’s knee or patellar tendonitis) is a soft tissue, overuse injury that affects the knee. It is usually a result of the area below the kneecap (patellar tendon) being over-stressed. Patellar tendinopathy is common in people who take part in active sports such as running, basketball, …
What is gluteal tendinopathy? Gluteal tendinopathy occurs when there is damage to the gluteal tendons over the greater trochanter. Damage can occur when there is injury due to tiny tears that may have occurred to the tendon after a period of time. In the past, this condition has often been refered to as ‘greater trochanteric …
