The heel, also known as the calcaneus, is located on the bottom of the foot directly below the ankle joint. The heel bone has many muscles and ligaments attached to it. When injuries or irritation occur to the attached muscles or ligaments, it can create pain in the heel. This pain can lead to many…
Have you ever had the sensation that the room was spinning and you didn’t just come off of a rollercoaster? That sensation is called vertigo. Vertigo can be classified as the room spinning or if you feel like you are spinning. Why does this happen? There are several causes of vertigo some of which are…
Most of us will experience some form of back pain at some point in their life. Back pain can be debilitating and can make simple everyday activities and movements seem impossible and painful. So where did this pain come from? Where Back Pain Comes From: What are the symptoms? It is important not to ignore…
Hip injuries are very common in the general population due to the stress through the joint on a daily basis, so it’s no surprise that you have experienced an injury.The three most common injuries that occur in the hip joint include: Hip Impingement Labral Tears Arthritis It is important to understand the structure of the…
Sports injuries are injuries that occur during any sport or physical activity. Typically in a sports injury, the musculoskeletal (muscles, bones and ligaments) system is involved. Why do sport injuries occur? Sports injuries are commonly caused by: Poor training methods Muscular weakness Structural abnormalities Faulty movement patterns Improper form Improper warm-up and cool-downs Common types…
A muscle strain is a very common injury to muscle tissue that is often caused by overuse/fatigue or excessive tension put on the muscle. What is actually happening in a muscle strain? When you strain a muscle, you are essentially overloading the muscle cells capability to provide the force necessary to perform a certain movement….
I’m sure you’ve heard of someone that has had a sprain or a strain or even experienced one yourself. Sprains and strains are common injuries that affect the soft tissues of your body. You don’t have to be an athlete to experience one of these injuries.People of all ages and activity levels are susceptible to…
I found myself out hiking this past weekend to get out of the house and enjoy the weather which is something I love to do! I’m always amazed how taxing it is on my body, especially my knees as I woke up the next day and hobbled out of bed and down the stairs! Hiking…
The hamstrings are often neglected by many. Hamstring injuries are commonly seen in the PT clinic. The most common injury that we see in the hamstrings is hamstring strains. The hamstrings are a large group of muscles that sits on the back of your thigh. They help extend your hip and bend your knee. They…
Posture is something that we hear about all the time and it’s usually followed by “oh, I have terrible posture”.Postural weakness in the neck is a problem many of us struggle with. We spend a lot of time sitting whether it is at a desk or on a couch and 9 times out of 10…
