What is Pregnancy Related Back Pain? About two-thirds of women experience back pain during pregnancy along with nausea, fatigue, and swollen feet especially in the early stages. During pregnancy, the ligaments in the body naturally become softer and stretch to prepare for labour. This can put a strain on the joints of the lower back […]
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What is a Pinched Nerve? A pinched nerve in the shoulder/elbow occurs when a nearby structure irritates or presses on a nerve coming from the neck. This can lead to shoulder pain and numbness of the arm and hand. A pinched nerve in the shoulder arising from the neck may also be referred to as
What is Elbow Ligament/Tendon Strain? The elbow joint makes it possible to bend and straighten the arm and rotate the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces up or down. The elbow is actually made up of three joints. These are where the bones of the upper arm, called the humerus, and those
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What is Shoulder Ligament/Tendon Strain? The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that consists of several interconnected parts. The acromioclavicular (AC) joint connects the upper part of the shoulder blade to the collarbone, or clavicle. The glenohumeral joint connects the shoulder socket, or glenoid, which extends from the shoulder blade, to the arm bone, or humerus.
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What are Shoulder Labrum Tears? The shoulder has three bones which are the scapula (shoulder blade), humerus (upper arm bone) and clavicle (collarbone). They work together in a ball-and-socket joint where the arm connects to the trunk. The shoulder labrum is a piece of soft cartilage that helps connect the socket part of the scapula
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The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and their tendons that hold the shoulder joint in place by attaching the shoulder blade to the humerus (upper arm bone) and covering the head of the humerus. The rotator cuff stabilises the shoulder joint and helps move the shoulder. The 4 muscles (and their tendons) that
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What is Non-Specific Neck Pain? The neck is made up of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper torso. Cervical discs absorb shock between the bones. The bones, ligaments, and muscles of the neck support your head and allow for motion. Any abnormalities, inflammation, or injury can cause neck pain or stiffness. Many
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What is Painful Arc Impingement Syndrome? Supraspinatus Tendinitis or known as Painful Arc Impingement Syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It is also known as impingement syndrome or Swimmer’s Shoulder since it is so common in swimmers. What causes Painful Arc Impingement Syndrome? Painful Arc Impingement Syndrome occurs when there is impingement of
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What is Neck Neurological Dysfunction? Neurological Dysfunction such as shooting pain or tingling sensations in the neck is one of the many symptoms of the common condition known as a disc bulge. The spine consists of vertebrae that have discs in between to act as a shock absorbers, preventing damage to the spinal tissue and
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What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal Neuralgia or also known as Tic Douloureux is a sudden and severe facial pain. The term neuralgia refers to severe pain along the course of a nerve due to nerve irritation or damage. Trigeminal Neuralgia affects the trigeminal nerve which is one of the most wide-reaching nerves in the head.
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What is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a painful inflammation in the ball of the foot. The ball of the foot is the area between the toes and arch. Metatarsalgia centers under the five bones at the bases of the toes, the metatarsals. Physiotherapy in Singapore can help manage symptoms, reduce pressure on the foot, and improve
What are Bunions? Bunions often referred to as Hallux Valgus are bony bumps that develop on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. The big toe is made up of two joints which is the Metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) where the first long bone of the foot (Metatarsal) meets the first bone of
What is Flat Feet? Flat Feet are also known as Pes Planus or Dropped Arches. People with flat feet have a very low arch or no arch, meaning that one or both of their feet may be flat on the ground. With flat feet, the feet may roll to the inner side when standing and
What is Foot Drop? Foot Drop, sometimes called Drop Foot, is a general term for difficulty lifting the front part of the foot or front of the foot might drag on the ground when walking. Foot Drop is not a disease but a sign of an underlying neurological, muscular or anatomical problem. This condition is
What is a Foot Fracture? Broken bones also called fractures in the foot are very common and in fact, about 1 out of every 10 broken bones occurs in the foot. One may experience a broken foot during a car crash or from a simple misstep or fall. The seriousness of a broken foot varies.
