Lumbago: Chronic Lower Back Pain The lumbar region of the back is instrumental in providing stability and facilitating the transfer of power to the lower body. It allows for complex movements like bending, walking and running. Overexertion and poor proprioception often lead to patients experiencing pain in the lower back area, also known as lumbar pain.   In mild cases,...

Do you have poor posture and suffer from a sore upper back? While being a very common back condition, hyperkyphosis can greatly impact a person’s health and their functions of daily life. With the right therapeutic interventions and medical braces however, irreversible damage can be minimised or avoided.  Causes of hyperkyphosis Hyperkyphosis is a term used to describe an increase in...

Disc Herniation: Cause of lower back pain  Lower back pain can arise from a variety of different causes. Most people assume that the pain is stemming from the muscles or joints in the back or that they are experiencing sciatica pain. Often, however, a herniated disc is responsible for the back pain.  In cases where low back pain caused by...

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD): Discomfort in the Pelvic Region The pelvis is a protective structure for the internal organs, but it also plays a vital part as a supportive structure for the body particularly in an upright position and with walking. The ring-shape of the pelvis, along with the support of the pelvic ligaments and pelvic floor muscles, makes it...

Jumper’s Knee: Pain in the Lower Knee Part Pain in the knee at the lower part of the front is sometimes brought on by jumping or sudden start/stop motions and changes in direction and can be due to an irritation of the patellar tendon, known as patellar tendinitis or jumper’s knee. Overloading of the quadriceps or patellar tendon can cause...

Knee Joint Pain: Causes Chronic Cases of Knee Pain The knee joint is one of the largest and most crucial joints in our body. It is a complex structure that facilitates our daily movements, including bending and walking. Knee joint pain can arise from a variety of causes and is critical to address in the initial stages. Pain can severely...

Unhappy Triad: 3 Combination of Partial Injuries The knee joint is a complex structure made of cartilage, bones and ligaments. It connects the femur bone to the tibia and fibula bones, allowing for complex movements like walking, jumping and running. Abnormal twisting motions beyond the knee’s natural limits can result in trauma to three crucial parts of the knee joint,...

Irritation in the Patellar Tendon: Causes Damage to Tendon What causes irritation and damage to the patellar tendon? The patella, also called the kneecap, is the convex bone which sits in front of the knee joint. The patellar tendon connects the patella bone to the tibia. It facilitates movement and allows us to perform daily movements like walking, jumping and...