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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 …
Neck headache which is also known as a cervicogenic headache is a headache that is due to issues in the bony structures or other structures in the neck. It is also known as a secondary headache which means that the problem is caused by another illness or possible issues. Clinical studies have also confirmed that …
Retrocalcaneal bursitis (also known as achilles bursitis) occurs when there is an injury at the posterior calcaneus (the insertion site of the Achilles tendon at the heel) or at its associated bursae (a fluid-filled sac to help the motion of associated structures). It can be a debilitating condition that is characterized by pain anterior to …
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a joint that is situated near the shoulder. It is the junction between the acromion (part of the shoulder that forms the highest point of the shoulder) and the clavicle. It is held together by ligaments. It is a strong joint but its location also makes it vulnerable to trauma. Acromioclavicular …
A sprain is an injury to the tissues around a joint. It involves the stretch or possibly tear of a ligament (fibrous tissue that connects two or more bones). The thumb is very important for daily activities therefore when it is sprained, it can limit the ability for an individual or sports professional to function …
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is an injury to a tendon in the elbow which causes pain and tenderness around the outside the elbow. It is also known as lateral epicondylitis. Muscles and tendons in the forearm can become damaged from overuse, mainly in repetitive activities. Any activity involving the muscles that help in …
Sciatica is a term describing the lower back pain that radiates to the area of the buttock, hip and down one leg to the foot. Being the longest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve runs down along the back of the pelvis, all the way down both legs ending at the feet. The pain is …
RICE is a mnemonic for the treatment of most sports injuries. It stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. It is generally an accepted method for treating inflammation after trauma. R.I.C.E was first introduced by Gabe Mirkin in 1978 and is considered a first aid treatment but not always to cure acute injuries. It aims …
