Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that presents with pain below the kneecap often creating a bony lump. It commonly presents in active adolescents during puberty or growth spurts. While the pain may diminish as you age, a large bony lump may remain as a result of the condition. Inflammation at […]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome often presents in runners and athletes as pain in the lateral aspect of the knee. The Iliotibial band (ITB) is a thin band of muscle travelling from the top of the pelvis (iliac crest) down past a bony protuberance on the outside of the knee. With use, […]
Nerve pain is a product of entrapment or irritation of the nerve, somewhere along its pathway. Entrapment may occur between the bones of the body (from poor postural alignment) or from tightness in the fascial tissue. Irritation may occur from nutrient deficiencies or toxicities, diet or organ problems.
What are the […]
Back pain can happen to anyone. Studies show that 80-90% of people will suffer back pain in their life and that at any given time approximately 30% of the population are suffering from pain. It can be debilitating, but too often we ignore the pain or mask it with an […]
The hips are a common location of pain and dysfunction, but is it really your hip that is causing the problem?
While there are many hip disorders directly related to the hip joint, it may not be your hip that is the cause of your pain and dysfunction. Several large structures […]
