What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital Tunnel Syndrome happens when the Ulnar nerve, which passes through the Cubital Tunnel on the inside of the elbow, is injured, and becomes inflamed. This syndrome causes a pain that feels a lot like the pain you feel when you hit the “funny bone” in your elbow. The “funny […]
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Pain at a physiological level is a stimulation of sensitive nerve endings (nociceptive) either by chemical or mechanical means. This commonly arises through injury and its purpose is to inform us of tissue damage. These nerve endings are found everywhere in the body from the bone, skin, internal organs, joints, ligaments, cartilage, muscle, tendon, discs
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Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) is a clinically proven non-invasive and multi-disciplinary device used to treat many localised musculoskeletal pain. Shockwave is an acoustic wave that carries high energy to painful spots and myoskeletal tissues with subacute, subchronic, and chronic conditions. The energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons
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What is Golfer’s Elbow? Golfer’s Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis, causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow. The pain centers on the bony bump on the inside of your elbow and may radiate into the forearm. Despite the name, this condition does not just affect golfers. Any repetitive hand,
Trigger Thumb Trigger Thumb is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking when bending or straightening the finger. Trigger Thumb Causes In most cases, the pain comes from a repeated movement or forceful use of the finger or thumb. It can also happen when tendons which are tough bands of
What is Diastasis Recti (DR)? Diastasis Recti (DR) is the partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominis “six-pack” muscles which meet at the midline of the stomach. Diastasis Recti (DR) is very common that up to 60% of women may experience it during pregnancy or postpartum. If you’re dealing with DR, seeking professional support
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What is Tennis Elbow Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis a painful strain injury that occurs when the tendons mainly Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB) in the elbow are overloaded or degenerated by usual repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. Tennis Elbow usually develops over time and tennis elbow treatment is advisable to rectify the
What is Elbow Bursitis? Elbow Bursitis occurs in the olecranon bursa, a thin, fluid-filled sac that is located at the boney tip of the elbow (the olecranon). This condition is also referred to as Olecranon Bursitis. The olecranon is the pointed bone at the tip of the elbow. Between the point of the elbow and
What is Rib Cage Pain? Rib cage pain may be sharp, dull, or achy and felt at or below the chest or above the navel on either side. Rib cage pain can be caused by a variety of things, ranging from pulled muscles to a rib fracture. The pain may occur immediately upon injury or
What is Breathing Pattern Disorders (BPD)? Breathing Pattern Disorders (BPD) or Dysfunctional Breathing are abnormal respiratory patterns specifically related to over-breathing. They range from simple upper chest breathing to at the extreme end of the scale, hyperventilation (HVS). Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is defined as chronic or recurrent changes in the breathing pattern that cannot be
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What is Rib Dysfunction? Twelve sets of ribs come together in the front at the breastbone (sternum) and in the back at each of the thoracic spine vertebrae to form the “rib cage”. The ribs move like a “bucket handle” with each breath. When the ribs do not move or move incorrectly, this is called
What is Intercostal Neuralgia? Intercostal Neuralgia or chest wall pain is a condition described as neuropathic pain experienced in the area corresponding to the Intercostal nerves. These nerves arise from the spinal cords, just below the ribs. This condition is often associated with injury, or inflammation of the nerves, muscles, cartilage, and ligaments in the
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What is a Groin Strain? A Groin Strain is an injury or tear to any of the adductor muscles of the thigh. These are the muscles on the inner side of the thigh. Sudden movements usually trigger an acute groin strain, such as kicking, twisting to change direction while running, or jumping. Athletes such as
What is Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome? Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome or also known as Runner’s Knee is the inflammation (swelling) of the iliotibial tract, also known as the Iliotibial (IT) Band. This long band of flexible fascia extends from the hip to the knee on the outer side of each leg. The IT band thickens at the
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What is Hip Flexor Tear/Strain? Hip Flexor Strain can occur when the hip flexor muscles are pulled, strained, torn, or injured. A range of activities may cause the condition with the main symptom being sharp pain. Damage to the hip area can vary from minor injuries that require little treatment, to more severe injuries that
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