Sprain and strains are the most common soft tissue injuries experienced by athletes or any other person. These two words are often used interchangeably. However, both are conditions that can be managed effectively with the proper treatment. Sprains Inside of the body, the bones are attached by thick, fibrous tissue called ligaments.  This ligaments hold […]

Knee injury is one of the most commonly reported injuries in the sports industry. Although athletes are more prone to injuries of the knees, ordinary people can also experience knee pain at some point in their lives. Meniscus tears in the knee are the most common types of knee injuries that people experience. Anatomy of […]

The pelvic girdle area is a complex structure composed of several bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. Strong ligaments and cartilage connect the hip bones that make up the pelvic area. The lumbar spine, Ilium and the sacrum bones comprise the pelvic area. The cartilage in between the bones acts as the glue and cushion […]

Piriformis Syndrome - What Is It? What is Piriformis Syndrome? The Piriformis Syndrome is a rare neuromuscular disorder that happens every time the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. When sudden spasm occurs, it causes discomfort such as numbness and pain to the buttocks area or sciatic nerve. In definition, the piriformis muscle is a […]

A whiplash injury occurs in the neck when the neck and head are quickly and forcibly jarred back and forth or side to side. When you have a whiplash, injuries happen to the neck structures, such as ligaments, discs, spinal joints, nerve roots, and cervical muscles.  These injured structures can then produce pain. What causes […]

Lower back pain is part of our lives. Young or old, most of us will experience this at one point or another. However, the likelihood of getting low back pain is higher for people who lift frequently. If you are one of them, you may want to know how exactly it happens deep within your […]

What is Cervicogenic Headache Pain? Cervicogenic headache or CH is the pain caused by an underlying condition in the cervical and occipital region of the body. It is one of the examples of what is known as a secondary headache or referred pain. These types of pain are perceived as occurring in a part of […]

How Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Can Impact Your Life Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful, numbing, or tingling sensation occurring on the hand or wrist and sometimes extending to the forearm. The pain is usually the result of the median nerve compression. The median nerve is located inside a rigid, narrow passageway surrounded by bones […]