If you've had nagging foot and ankle pain along the outer edge of your foot, you may have peroneal tendinitis. The peroneal tendons help stabilize and balance your foot and ankle, and it's easy to irritate them. Most people develop peroneal tendinitis from repetitive...
While forearm pain isn't necessarily rare, it is rare that a pulled muscle in the forearm is the cause. Muscle strains happen when a muscle is stretched too far or overused, tearing muscle tissue. It's very difficult to overuse your forearm muscles or stretch them far...
Has pain from your shoulder started spreading down the front side of your arm? There's a good chance you've developed biceps tendinitis after a shoulder injury, such as a tear in your rotator cuff or the cartilage around the edge of the shoulder joint. The medical...
Knee pain may come and go throughout the day or show up when you do certain activities. It's a common complaint for people who are young and active. Sometimes the first thing our patients notice is a burning sensation in or around their kneecap. If you play a sport or...
When you have an issue with your foot, every step can make you wince from the pain. It can be tempting to just wait it out or grin and bear it. However, the right treatment options can significantly improve conditions like tendinitis in the foot. When a tendon becomes...
A headache can put a damper on your entire day. The pain can make you want to just lie down until it goes away, but that’s not always realistic. If you experience headaches every day, it’s important to get to the root cause of the issue. That way, you can determine...
Your biceps are utilized in many everyday tasks. You need them to rotate your forearm to turn a doorknob or carry the weight of grocery bags. So, when your biceps are in pain, it can interfere with your overall quality of life. Your biceps are the muscles that extend...
When you’re experiencing hand and wrist pain, it can make everyday tasks uncomfortable. This can mean anything from texting on your cellphone to turning a doorknob. A potential cause of this pain is carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition with a prevalence rate of...
When your hip is in pain, every movement can make you wince. There are many common possible reasons behind hip pain, such as arthritis or bursitis. It’s also possible to sustain an injury to the area, like a hip labral tear, that requires physical therapy treatment to...
Many everyday activities and unconscious behaviors can lead to neck pain, such as a slouched posture while working on your computer or turning your head too quickly as you reverse your car. But a common cause of neck pain is something that’s essential for our health...