If you have pain that begins in your lower back, spreads to one side, and then shoots down one buttock – ultimately traveling down the back of your leg – you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in your body, is compressed. This usually happens by…
chronic pain
Pain in the Neck: Symptoms That Point to a Herniated Cervical Disc
Are you experiencing pain and numbness in the neck? Between each vertebra, lie rubbery cushions called discs. Much like a jelly doughnut, these structures are tougher on the outside and soft & cushy on the inside. Sometimes when persistent pressure is placed on the spine, a herniated disc can develop. This means that some of…
Tri-compartmental Syndrome (Osteoarthritis)
Did you know that your knee is an extremely complex hinge joint that contains three separate compartments? The three compartments are comprised of the medial (on the inside of the knee), lateral (the outside of the knee) and patellofemoral compartments (the front part of the knee that lies between the kneecap and the thigh bone)….
Safeguarding Your Joints
Our musculoskeletal system is constructed of bones, muscles, and joints. The bones attach to each other at a joint, where strong tissues called tendons and ligaments help connect the bones. On the ends of each bone is a lining of smooth, protective cartilage and soft tissues (synovial membranes) that produce a liquid called synovial fluid….