Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), are painful elbow conditions that can significantly affect your day-to-day life. If you’re living with elbow pain, you don’t have...
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If your favorite sport or exercise regimen involves frequently bending your knees, you may develop a dull, aching pain in the front of one or both joints. That’s a...
What Is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury? The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a commonly torn ligament in the knee that helps provide stability. Active patients can...
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What role do discs play in the spine? Discs are the shock absorbers that separate the bones in the spine. They are like jelly doughnuts with an outside wall...
What are compression fractures? Compression fractures are a type of fracture that occurs in the spine and are characterized by a collapse of the vertebral body. Often associated with...
What is mid-thoracic back pain? Mid-thoracic back pain is pain in the middle of your back, from the base of your neck to the bottom of your ribs. Causes...
Chronic spinal pain in your back and neck are incredibly common. Causes range from sleeping awkwardly to serious injuries, but one of the most overlooked is facet arthropathy, also...
What is occipital neuralgia? Occipital neuralgia is a condition that happens when the occipital nerves in the neck and head are irritated. It is often caused by compression of the...
What is sacroiliac joint pain? The sacroiliac (SI) joint is the joint formed by the sacrum (five fused vertebrae near the base of the spine) and the pelvis (ilium). It...
What is a spinal deformity? A normal spine has a natural curve. When viewed from the side, it resembles a gently curved S. This allows for motion as well as the ability to absorb...