Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) causes symptoms in the arm from pressure on the structures running between the collarbone and the first rib — the thoracic outlet. It's easily confused with other conditions that compress nerves and blood vessels in the neck and arm. One cause of TOS is a cervical rib. So what is [...]
If you're a runner with tightness in the groin or lower tummy, you might have osteitis pubis, or pubic overload. It's also common in change-of-direction sports such as football, rugby, netball, and hockey. So what is osteitis pubis, and how can we treat it more effectively? What is osteitis pubis? Osteitis pubis is an [...]
Wrist pain and popping, or clicking, are common complaints. Wrist injuries with popping usually result from overuse during activity or sport, or from trauma after a fall. The wrist's anatomy is complex — many bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments — so many structures can be damaged. What causes wrist pain and popping, and how [...]
Upper arm pain is common, and it doesn't always come from the arm itself. The pain can arise from the shoulder, the elbow, or even the neck — which is why pinning down the cause matters. So what are the causes of upper arm pain, and how do we treat them? A quick word [...]
It is often difficult to identify the exact cause of sharp shoulder pain, which may result from rotator cuff tendonitis, AC degeneration, or frozen shoulder. This blog outlines the possible causes of sudden shoulder pain without injury, depending on the location. We also define the available treatment options and assess their suitability for you. [...]
Injections are essential for treating joints and tendons — commonly cortisone, hyaluronic acid, and PRP. Hitting the target is critical to a good result, and it's harder than it looks. That's why we use ultrasound to improve our hit rate. But not everyone who offers injections has the same training. So, before you have [...]
Front of knee pain is a common complaint in active people. The most common cause is the runner's knee or patellofemoral pain. However, not all pain in front of the knee is the runner's knee. The key to ending knee pain is finding the correct cause and treating it. The reason is based on [...]
Chest pain is often assumed to be a heart problem. Although a heart attack should always be excluded, a common cause of chest pain is chest wall and rib pain, such as costochondritis. So what causes chest and rib pain, and how do we treat it? Important: if you have sudden, severe, or crushing [...]
Snapping elbow syndrome, also called snapping triceps syndrome, is a rare cause of elbow pain. Because it's uncommon, it's often misdiagnosed and treated incorrectly — and not all elbow snapping or popping is due to it. So what is snapping elbow syndrome, and what should you do about it? What is snapping elbow syndrome? [...]
Knee pain is common, and it doesn't always follow an injury. Sometimes knee pain comes on suddenly with no obvious cause — and it can be the first sign of a condition such as arthritis or gout. So what causes sudden knee pain without injury, and how do we sort it out? When [...]
