What Is A Labral Tear?
A labral tear happens when the labrum, fibrocartilaginous tissue that connects the cartilage that lines the socket of our hip and shoulder joints, tears.
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An Anatomical Exploration Of Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when our head and neck are thrown into an extreme series of hyperextension and hyperflexion movements after a forceful impact.
Read moreWhat Is A Meniscus Tear?
A meniscus tear is a tear to the semi-circular pieces of cartilage located at the top of the tibia, where it meets the femur in our knee joint.
Read moreWhat Happens In An Ankle Sprain?
An ankle sprain happens when we over-stretch or tear the ligaments and sometimes tendons around our ankle joint after abrupt forceful movements.
Read moreWhat Is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?
Temporomandibular joint disorders are a group of disorders that share the symptoms of TMJ pain and dysfunction. There is no single specific cause.
Read moreWhat Happens When A Bone Breaks (Fractures) And Heals?
Bones are dynamic, adaptable connective tissue. When a bone breaks (fractures), it goes through a multi-stage process to heal.
Read moreAre Shin Splints The Cause Of My Shin Pain?
Exactly what causes shin splints or medial shin bone pain is uncertain. Overtraining and muscular imbalances are likely contributors to it.
Read moreRotator Cuff Muscles And Shoulder Pain – Why Does It Happen?
Rotator cuff issues are a common cause of shoulder pain. They can result from overuse, acute trauma, muscle imbalance, and other reasons.
Read moreWhat Muscles Are Affected In Scoliosis?
All layers of the spinal muscles are directly affected in a scoliosis pattern. However, the whole body is indirectly affected by spinal curves.
Read moreValgus And Varus Knee Patterns And Knee Pain
Valgus and varus knee positions describe the way the tibia meets the femur at the knee joint. They refer to a pattern where the knee is positioned either medial or lateral of the ideal. In this position, the knee is more vulnerable to some types of strain on tissues surrounding it, which may cause pain as well as reduced function.
Read moreExploring Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis, a common source of heel pain, has many different causes. Although it’s a painful condition, it usually heals without invasive treatments.
Read morePosture And Your Smartphone
Learn how your smartphone can impact your posture and what you can do to avoid the associated head and neck pain.
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