What is gluteal tendinopathy: Gluteal tendinopathies are one of the most common lower limb tendinopathies with it impacting 1 in 5 women. Gluteal tendinopathies occur when there is inflammation and/or irritation to the...
Many of you have no doubt heard of or received a corticosteroid injection at some point in your lives. There has been some recent press about the efficacy and long-term risks of cortisone injections. Here is some up to date information on corticosteroid injections,...
Causes of back pain in children: Did you know that the most common cause of persistent back pain in children and adolescence is due to lumbar bone stress injuries? While children may experience back pain due to poor posture at school or while studying, back pain in...
What is postural pain? Postural pain is an umbrella term that can be used to describe pain throughout the neck, thoracic (upper/ middle back), and shoulder regions. It is usually caused or maintained by poor posture or spending long periods of time in one position. It...
Sciatic pain, also known as sciatica- occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or impinged. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back, through the buttocks and down into the legs. Is it really sciatica? Often when people experience pain in the back that...
