In Low Back Pain Part 1: Origins, we discussed possible anatomic sources for low back pain (LBP) and other conditions that can cause LBP. It is important to see a physician for a diagnosis and a good physical therapist or…
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Muscle Strains: Rehabilitation and Prevention
The Anatomy
There is somewhere around 640 skeletal muscles in the human body. Skeletal muscle is a complex network of muscle fibers, connective tissue, nervous tissue, and blood vessels. The connective tissue forms a framework of support by surrounding individual…
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Treatment Guideline
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome is a term used to describe pain and inflammation in the front and outside of the shoulder, which is a result of repetitive micro-traumas to the rotator cuff (supraspinatus tendon), biceps tendon, or subacromial bursa. All…
What You Can Do About Knee Tendonitis
What is knee tendonitis?
Tendonitis of the knee refers to inflammation of the tendons that surround the knee joint. In general, the patellar tendon, or the tendon that connects your patella (knee cap) to your tibia (shin bone) can become…
