What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia that is located on the bottom of the foot caused by overuse or overstretching. The plantar fascia of the foot plays a major role in arch support of the foot as well as shock absorption. Inflammation of this fascial layer can cause
What Is It? Lateral elbow pain refers to pain felt on the outer edge of your elbow. This pain is often from an injury known as Lateral Epicondylitis, more commonly known as Tennis Elbow. This injury comes from repetitive use or over use of the common extensor tendon muscles in the forearm. Performing repetitive motions
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition occurring in over 19% of the American population over 45 years old (Del Amo, 2022). The condition frequently affects the knee joint in the body resulting in pain, weakness, stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion (ROM). How Do You Know If You Have Osteoarthritis? A diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
Lumbar degenerative changes are commonly found in spine imaging but often occur in pain-free individuals as well as those with back pain. Have you been told that you have a disc bulge at L4-L5? Are you scared that you may need surgery after reviewing your imaging results? Have you been told that you have to
If you spend long periods of time sitting at a computer, looking at your phone, or working at a desk, you may be at risk of developing poor posture. These activities can contribute to forward head posture where the head and neck are positioned in front of the shoulders at rest. This, along with other
In those without any neck pathology, the cervical spine should move freely to end range flexion, extension, sidebending, and rotation without pain. For many, these motions can be painful; indicating the presence of some underlying issue that typically is musculoskeletal in origin. This type of condition can make it difficult to look for traffic when
Osteoarthritis (OA) happens to most people as a result of the aging process. It can happen from wear and tear on the joint, a history of injuries to a joint, and overall degeneration of the articular cartilage that lines the joining surfaces of bone in a joint. It commonly occurs in those over 50 years
Do you ever experience numbness, tingling, and/or aching pain in your arm or shoulder? Does this worsen with overhead reaching? Do you have pain in your upper back or neck? These can all be the signs of a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome. This article will discuss some of the causes and treatment options for
Pain in the foot and ankle can affect gait quality, the ability to ascend and descend stairs, and make completion of activities of daily living difficult. It can be caused by a number of factors that will be discussed in this article. Common Foot & Ankle Pathologies Ankle pain can be caused by injury, overuse,
