Anterior interosseous nerve syndrome, often referred to as AIN palsy, is a rare but important cause of weakness in the forearm and hand. It usually affects athletes, manual workers, and individuals performing repetitive gripping or rotational activities. Unlike other median nerve problems, AIN syndrome causes muscle weakness without sensory symptoms such as tingling or [...]
A shoulder dislocation is one of the most common traumatic injuries seen in sports. The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) is designed for movement and flexibility, but that same mobility makes it vulnerable to instability. In some cases, a shoulder dislocation and nerve damage occur together, which can significantly affect recovery and function. Recognising and [...]
Musculocutaneous nerve damage is an uncommon but important cause of weakness and sensory changes in the arm. In sporting contexts, it is most often related to trauma, overstretching, or entrapment of the nerve during high-demand activities. The musculocutaneous nerve supplies the biceps, brachialis, and coracobrachialis muscles, and also provides sensation to the lateral forearm. [...]
Radial nerve entrapment is a condition where the radial nerve becomes compressed or irritated along its course through the upper arm, elbow, or forearm. The radial nerve is responsible for supplying the muscles that extend the wrist and fingers, and also provides sensation to parts of the back of the hand. When the radial [...]
Several conditions cause hand pain, weakness, or numbness, but one important diagnosis to consider is Guyon's canal syndrome. This occurs when the ulnar nerve is compressed at the wrist as it passes through a narrow tunnel called Guyon's canal. It's sometimes called ulnar nerve entrapment of the wrist, or ulnar tunnel syndrome, and it [...]
Neck and shoulder injuries are common in sports, but not all pain and weakness are due to muscle or joint problems. One rare cause is spinal accessory nerve injury, which can result in shoulder dysfunction, weakness, and visible changes in shoulder posture. Awareness of accessory nerve damage is essential, as early recognition improves outcomes. [...]
Groin pain is common in athletes, especially in sports involving twisting, sprinting, or kicking. Muscle strains and hip joint injuries are the usual suspects — but another important, less well-known cause is ilioinguinal nerve pain. Compression or irritation of this nerve causes persistent discomfort and reduced performance, often mistaken for other groin problems. How [...]
Groin pain is common in athletes, but it isn't always a muscle strain or hip injury. One important, often overlooked cause is genitofemoral nerve pain. When the genitofemoral nerve is irritated or compressed, it produces burning groin discomfort, altered sensation, and reduced performance. So how do you know you have genitofemoral neuralgia, and how [...]
Chronic pelvic pain is hard to diagnose and manage, especially in athletes whose sport involves prolonged sitting, cycling, or repetitive hip movement. One important but often overlooked cause is pudendal nerve entrapment, which leads to persistent pelvic pain known as pudendal neuralgia. So what is pudendal neuralgia, and how do we manage it? Pudendal [...]
Pain and tingling in the foot are common in athletes and active people. While plantar fasciitis and stress fractures are well-known causes, another important condition is tarsal tunnel syndrome. This condition results from tibial nerve entrapment as it passes through a narrow space on the inside of the ankle, known as the tarsal tunnel. [...]
