Chondromalacia : A Pain In The Knee

Little kids often come running to their parents crying over some bruises om their knees. But as these kids grow up, they are exposed to running the risk of getting more serious injuries, brought about by their chosen lifestyles. Knee-related injuries and medical conditions are among the common reasons many people visit their doctors nowadays. … Read more

ACL Rehabilitation For Active Adults – The Start of Physical Therapy

The 1st 2 weeks of recovery from ACL Reconstruction are a very sedentary period – there is much rest, much sleep, much discomfort and most likely quite a bit of pain. However, the beginning of physical therapy signals the first true step (pun intended) to recovery – it is where you will retrain yourself to … Read more

A Look at Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic disease that affects the musculoskeletal system. Symptoms vary widely among sufferers, but generally include muscle and joint aches, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches and tenderness in several of eighteen specific areas, or “trigger points” on the body. Fibromyalgia is often overlooked by sufferers as the inevitable result of … Read more

Swimming and Back Pain

Swimming is considered a beneficial activity in alleviating pain. Whenever athletes experience an injury, swimming can be one way to keep active while avoiding undue stress on the swimmer’s back. However, there are instances when swimming can also result in back pain and back injuries. Back problems and lower back injuries can be caused by … Read more