Pain Management
Thigh pain The thigh is that part of human anatomy extending from the hip to the knee. The leg bone is called the femur. The anterior thigh muscles are known as the quadriceps which allow for knee joint extension. The adductors are part of the medial anterior the thigh. The posterior thigh muscles are the…
Ankle Pain The ankle joint AKA talocural is comprised from three bones, the tibia and fibula ( long bones of the leg) and the talus ( top bone of the foot). Functionally, it is a hinge type joint, permitting dorsiflexion and plantar flexion and slight rotation of the foot. The bones of ankle joint are…
Cervical Pain or Neck Pain What is it, what are possible causes and approaches and for treatment. The cervical spine is comprised of 7 segmented vertebrae. The spinal cord, an extension of the brain, exists through an opening at the bottom of the skull. At each spinal vertebrae two sets of nerves controlling sensory and…
Hip Pain Hip Pain is a condition where you can develop sudden pain in your Hip or it can gradually develop over time to a degree causing severe pain and dysfunction. Hip Pain can be caused by a number of factors. Examples include: trauma to hip, fall, excessive loading to the leg, or sports injury…
Shoulder Tendinitis – What Is It? Shoulder tendinitis is an injury to the shoulder that occurs most commonly when attempting to lift something too quickly, lifting something that is too heavy or falling on an outstretched arm. The sudden stress on the tendon causes microtears which lead to inflammation of that tendon. Shoulder tendinitis is…
Shoulder Tendinitis (Or Is It Tendinosis?) – What Is It? When most people think of tendinitis they often think of an injury that is a result of overuse -this is actually not the case. Shoulder tendinitis is an injury to the shoulder that occurs most commonly when attempting to lift something too quickly, lifting something…
Hamstring Strain, What Is It? The hamstring muscles are the group of 3 muscles that are located in the back of the thigh. When the hamstring muscles experience a rapid or violent stretch it can create tears in the attached tendons, or the muscles themselves. Hamstring strains can be classified by severity: Grade 1 (mild…
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, What Is It? Arthroscopic knee surgery is a surgical technique that allows the surgeon to see inside the knee to diagnose or treat knee conditions without making a large incision. The surgeon uses a tiny camera called an arthroscope to see inside the knee joint. Since the tools used to perform arthroscopic…
Muscles are a specialized soft tissue, comprised of cells whose unique function is to contract or stretch. Muscles attach to various bones and allow for human motion. The lower back muscles are made up of several layers. They hold the body erect (upright), maintain posture and allow for motions of the trunk, including bending, and…
Caffeine Headache, What Is It? First let’s explore caffeine. Caffeine is a crystalline compound most commonly found in tea and coffee. Physiologically, even in small doses it acts to decrease blood flow in the brain and also acts as stimulus on the nervous system. Historically humans have sought the benefits of these actions to help…
