Bones, Joints & Muscles
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- Low back pain
In a condition called spondylolysis, there is a defect in the articulations between the facet joints. In young athletes, this defect can be due to a stress fracture of a thin section of bone that connects the superior and inferior facets.
More » - Traumatic Shoulder Injuries
Fractures commonly involve the clavicle/collar bone, proximal humerus/top of the upper arm bone, and scapula/shoulder blade.
More » - Hip Conditions
Hip bursitis is caused by inflammation of a small jelly-like sac that usually contains a small amount of fluid. Bursae act as cushions between bones and the overlying soft tissues, and help reduce friction between the gliding muscles and the bone.
More » - Foot Conditions
One common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot becomes irritated and inflamed. Our feet are designed to absorb the high stresses and strains we place on our feet but, sometimes, too much pressure can damage or create small tears/strain the tissues.
More » - Neck Pain and Injuries
Neck pain is often caused by muscle strain or tension. Overuse, such as sitting in an awkward position for too long or overdoing an exercise can be contributing causes of neck strains. Sleeping in an awkward position can sometimes lead to strain as well.
More » - Knee Conditions
The knee is a large body joint with many components. The complexity of the joint, along with it bearing most of person’s bodyweight, makes it vulnerable to a variety of injuries.
More » - Wrist Tendinitis
An overuse injury associated with the wrist occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb are irritated or constricted. It is known as De Quervain’s syndrome and refers to a swelling of the tendons of the thumb side of the wrist.
More » - Ankle strains
Ankle strains are a result of the ligaments of the ankle stretching beyond their limits. Ligaments have elasticity but when a ligament is forced to stretch beyond its normal range, a sprain occurs. A severe sprain causes actual tearing of the elastic fibers.
More » - Elbow injuries/Lateral Epicondylitis
One of the more common conditions involving pain in the area of the elbow area is an overuse injury called lateral epicondylitis.
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