Achilles Tendinopathy is one of the most common foot and ankle overuse injuries that present with pain, swelling and impaired function. A tendon attaches muscle to bone and in this case the Gastroc complex (calf muscles) to the calcaneus (heel bone). Achilles injuries are common in individuals who participate in activities such as running, jumping, […]
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The Good Side of Inflammation
Inflammation gets a bad reputation. So bad to where many practitioners blame the inflammatory process on pain and do everything they can to eliminate it! The problem is, we blame a symptom for a problem, and that symptom is actually present for a good reason! What is Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s response to perceived […]
Tension Headaches- Why Do They Hurt So Much?!
Tension headaches are, without a doubt, horrifically painful. So why doesn’t your doctor seem worried when they diagnose it? It can be somewhat frustrating as a patient when you feel someone is seemingly brushing off the severity of your issues. Particularly if they are not seeming to give you a fix and “just sending you […]
TMJ Syndrome
TMJ Syndrome or Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome is pain in the joint of the jaw which is caused by a variety of medical problems. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible or lower jaw to the skull which is located in front of the ear. If this area has problems, head and neck pain may occur […]
Runner’s Knee: Causes, Treatment, Symptoms, & Prevention
Runner’s knee is a term that is used to describe pain around the kneecap commonly caused by running. The two common injuries referred to as runner’s knee are iliotibial band syndrome and patellofemoral syndrome. However, any activity that stresses the knee joint repeatedly can cause this injury. Iliotibial Band Syndrome ITBS is a repetitive strain […]
Fibromyalgia-What is it?
What it is Fibromyalgia is a common condition that causes widespread pain on the body causing sleep problems, fatigue, and emotional/mental distress. 4 million US adults are affected by fibromyalgia, which is about 2% of the adult population. While it is more common in women, this condition can occur in men. Fibromyalgia most often starts […]
