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The shoulder blade is made up of three joints: the humerus (upper arm bone), the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blade). The scapula is an amazing anatomical structure. It is suspended over the ribs between the spine and the arm by only two ligaments. The scapulothoracic joint is located where the shoulder blade glides […]

Lower Crossed Syndrome is also known as Pelvic Crossed Syndrome, Distal Crossed Syndrome or ‘Unterkreuz Syndrome’. The lower crossed syndrome (LCS) is the result of muscle strength imbalances in the lower segment. When muscles are constantly shortened or lengthened in relation to each other, such imbalances occur. It’s an imbalance of tight and weak structures […]

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a condition marked by unpleasant leg sensations. It is a disorder of the part of the nervous system that causes an urge to move the legs. Restless Leg Syndrome frequently leads to insomnia because it usually interferes with sleep. The leg pain of Restless Leg Syndrome typically eases with motion […]

A condition of bruise that occurs at the upper part of the hip is called as a Hip Pointer or Iliac Crest Contusion. The part of the hip bone, i.e. the top curve of the pelvis located near the front side of the body is known as iliac crest. Injury to soft tissue and bone […]

A Lisfranc injury is an injury to the mid-foot. It can be referred to as a Lisfranc fracture, Lisfranc injury, Lisfranc dislocation, Tarsometatarsal injury or simply midfoot injury. The injury is named after Jacques Lisfranc De St. Martin, a French surgeon who first described the injury in the year 1815. The foot can be divided […]

Biceps Tendonitis is also called as Bicipital Tendonitis. It is inflammation of the tendon that attaches the biceps muscle to the shoulder or forearm. The tendon most commonly irritated is the one that attaches to the top of the biceps muscle to the shoulder. This condition is typically seen in the younger, athletic population and […]

Upper Crossed Syndrome is described as a muscle imbalance pattern located at the head and shoulder regions. It is commonly found in individuals who work at their desks or who sit for a major part of the day exhibiting a poor posture that incorporates head jutting forward, slumped shoulders and upper back rounding. For instance, […]

A sprained finger is a relatively common condition characterized by damage or tearing of the connective tissue such as the ligaments, cartilage or joint capsule of one or more finger joints. Finger sprain symptoms include pain in the finger at the time of injury. Once swelling is developed over the joint, there will be restricted […]

A painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist is referred to as De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. If you have De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, it will probably hurt every time you turn your wrist, make a fist or grasp anything. The exact cause of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis isn’t known, however any activity that […]

Sciatica is nerve pain caused due to irritation of the sciatic nerve. It is leg pain caused by a pinched sciatic nerve in the lower back. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. The pain begins in the nerve roots that are located on either side of the lower spine, which runs […]

The clavicle or collarbone is a curved bone that runs from the breastbone to the shoulder blades. It connects the shoulder blade and shoulder to the front part of the chest wall. The clavicle is susceptible to fractures because it lies close to the surface of the skin above several important nerves and blood vessels. […]

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder which often begins in the 40s and 50s. It affects almost all people to some degree by the age of 80. It is a chronic disorder linked with damage to the cartilage and surrounding tissues. Osteoarthritis is characterized by pain, stiffness and loss of function of joints cartilage. […]

Burners and stingers are common injuries amongst athletes who play contact or collision sports. The injury is most likely to occur when a sports athlete falls and receives a powerful blow to the neck or the shoulder region. Such an injury could also occur with any accident that creates a sudden type of stretch between […]

Anterior Cruciate Ligament is one of the most common knee injuries. This injury is usually caused due to a sprain or muscle tear in or around your knee. Our knee joint is formed where three bones of your leg meet: Thighbone (Femur), Shinbone (Tibia) and Kneecap (Patella). Kneecap protects our knees from any sort of […]

Many people suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can occur due to several reasons and not necessarily due to some serious health issues or injuries. Your sleeping position could be your back’s enemy, or your mattress or it could be even your favorite pair of shoes. If you suffer […]

Osteoporosis is a severe condition that results in bone loss, both due to genetic and environmental factors. It is a condition that leads to fragile bones, increasing the risk of a wrist, spine or hip fracture. First, you must understand your personal risk of getting osteoporosis in order to prevent or stop bone loss. There […]

‘Bursa’ is a fluid-filled sac near a joint. Trochanteric Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa at the outside point of the hip, known as the greater trochanter. When the bursa, that is located between the hip, the muscles and the tendons of the thighs, becomes inflamed, it causes pain in the hip. This pain is […]

Muscles in the thigh are made up of three main groups; the quadriceps (muscles at the front of your leg), the hamstrings (muscles at the back of your leg) and the adductors (muscles at the inside of your leg). A muscle tear, muscle damage or muscle pull refers to damage to a muscle or its attaching tendons. […]

Trapezius is a broad triangular muscle which attaches to the base of the skull, and lies at the back of the neck, over the upper shoulders and extends down your upper back to your mid back. This muscle is more likely to get sore knots or ‘trigger points’. Your trapezius muscle consists of three parts […]

A SLAP tear is generally referred to a specific kind of injury to your shoulder. There is a ring of firm tissue around your shoulder socket, called the labrum, which helps your shoulder to be more stable. Labrum helps keep your arm bone in the shoulder socket. “Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior” is what SLAP stands […]