Sacroiliac Joint pain

Sacroiliac Joint pain

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

The Sacroiliac joints (SIJ) are formed by your pelvic bones joining onto either side of the sacrum bone, at the lower end of the spine. When any abnormal increase or decrease of movement at the joints take place, this may lead to Sacroiliac pain, which is known as...
Scheuermann’s Disease

Scheuermann’s Disease

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

Also called Scheuermann’s Kyphosis, Scheuermann’s Disease is a growth condition in which the normal curve of the spine in the upper back is increased. When the front aspect of the vertebral bones doesn’t grow as fast as the back of these bones, the...
Sciatica

Sciatica

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

The sciatic nerve is the main nerve running from the lower back to your foot and any irritation or pinching of this nerve can cause severe leg pain, which is commonly called Sciatica. Long term and unrelenting compression of the Sciatic nerve can cause damage or...
Scoliosis

Scoliosis

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

The spine of someone with Scoliosis may look more like an ‘S’ shape than the typical straight line. Up to 2% of individuals may have some form of scoliosis but a mere 10% of those are severe. These spinal curves, presenting mostly in adolescence, are usually more...
Sever’s Disease

Sever’s Disease

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

Sever’s disease, also known as Calcaneal apophysitis, is a common cause of heel pain in active children and occurs when the growth plate of the heel is injured due to excessive force. It is primarily found in early adolescence (girls of 8 to 10 years old and boys of...
Shin Splints

Shin Splints

by | Jan 4, 2024 | Conditions

Shin splints is an injury common to athletes involved primarily in running sports. It is the name for pain experienced on the front edges or along the inside of the shin. There are two types of shin splints: Outer Leg Shin Splints – Shin Splints on the outside of the...