Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among adults. One possible cause of persistent back or leg pain is a herniated lumbar disc, sometimes referred to as a bulging or protruding disc. While this diagnosis can sound alarming, many cases improve with conservative treatment and do not require surgery. What is a Herniated…
Winter Joint Pain: Causes & Relief As temperatures drop, many people begin to notice something with their bodies: their joints start to ache. Whether it’s stiff knees in the morning, sore shoulders after shoveling snow, or increased arthritis pain, it always seems that winter makes joint discomfort worse. Is this just perception - or is there real science behind it?…
Bone Stress Injuries Have you ever had lower leg pain that gradually gets worse during exercise and slowly goes away after activity? What about some swelling or redness around a specific area that comes with a sensation of a deep dull ache? If so, you’ve probably heard of a very common condition called shin splints, but it could be something…
Concussion Football season is back in full swing and with all the physicality that comes with it, it’s a great time to discuss one of the most notorious injuries associated with contact sports - concussion. What is a concussion? A concussion is a mild brain injury that results in a temporary, sudden change or disturbance in brain activity and function…
A common cause of lower back in many of the adolescent athletes we see here is a condition that sometimes may not show any symptoms at all. Spondylolysis, or a Pars defect, can affect about one in every 20 people, with some children being born with the condition. What is Spondylolysis? Spondylolysis is a stress fracture most often found in…
Many people may experience pain from their elbow to their wrist, on the inside of the elbow. This pain can be felt when bending the wrist toward your palm. If this sounds like something you are experiencing you, might have Golfer’s Elbow What is Golfer’s Elbow? Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is an injury to the medial side…