Ankle and foot pain
Foot and ankle injuries cover a very wide range of conditions and for that reason we'll talk only about the general principles for treatment rather than go into detail on each condition. People tend to protect their foot/ankle injuries excessively for a day or so...
Ankle sprain-Syndesmosis
A ‘High ankle sprain’ is an injury to the higher ankle ligaments, those which start just above the normal ankle joint and extend up the leg, towards the knee. High ankle sprain is generally a serious condition and more complex than a normal ankle sprain. Because of...
Arthritis
You have arthritis. What now? The closed ended diagnosis of arthritis can feel like a death sentence: Wear and tear. Your joint surface is damaged. The damage is responsible for your pain. Using the joint will damage it more. You need to stop doing the activities you...
Bunions
When your big toe pushes against the next toe, forcing the joint of the big toe to expand and protrude, the resultant bony bump is known as a Bunion. The skin over the Bunion is often red and painful. Wearing tight narrow shoes is commonly the cause of bunions, but...
Bursitis
Bursitis is the swelling and inflammation of a small sac of synovial fluid. These sacs are found over bony prominences where a muscle (usually the muscle's tendon) could be at risk of high friction or damage. The resultant pain from the increased swelling and pressure...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an entrapment of the median nerve at the wrist where it passes through the carpal tunnel. This causes paraesthesia (abnormal sensations) pain, numbness, tingling and burning along the median nerve’s distribution (thumb, index finger, middle...
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
DOMS is the commonly used abbreviation of ‘Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness’ and is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles a while after unusual or strenuous exercise. Felt most strongly from 24 to 72 hours after exercise, it is thought to be caused by lengthening or...
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
There are two thumb tendons, the Abductor Pollicis Longus (APL) and the Extensor Pollicis Brevis (EPB), that are involved in the onset of the condition known as ‘De Quervain's Tenosynovitis.’ Travelling side by side along the inside of the wrist they pass through a...
Disc Hernia
Understanding Your Spinal Disc Condition When you hear terms like disc bulge, protrusion, or herniation, it often describes the disc's shape, not necessarily an injury. Many of these findings are common and may not be the true source of pain. A key distinction is...
Fibromyalgia
Widespread pain to the muscles of the body, unusually high levels of fatigue, tender points in multiple areas and great sensitivity to seemingly normal things, are all indicative of someone suffering from the disorder known as Fibromyalgia. What are the symptoms of...
Frozen Shoulder
Think you have frozen shoulder? You may want to think again! If you've been diagnosed with Frozen Shoulder—whether by yourself, Google, or even a healthcare professional—I'd advise against accepting that diagnosis too quickly. The truth is, true Frozen Shoulder...
Groin Pain
Groin pain has an unfortunate reputation for becoming persistent. For some, it settles within a few weeks, while for others it becomes a frustrating cycle of rest, strengthening, injections, scans, conflicting opinions and recurring symptoms. The difficulty is that...