What is Tendonitis? Tendonitis (“tendinitis”) is an inflammatory condition affecting the tendons, which are thick cords of tissue that attach muscles to bones. Tendons are responsible for transmitting the force generated by the muscles to the bones, allowing movement of the joints. Tendonitis occurs when the tendons become irritated or inflamed due to overuse, injury,
What is Musculoskeletal Medicine?
Musculoskeletal medicine is a subspecialty of General Practice, involving the examination and management of all aspects of the musculoskeletal system, which includes joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and bones. The specialty encompasses diseases as diverse as these structures, ranging from acute and chronic injuries to complex conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis. Common injections used
Delayed Onset Muscle Pain (DOMP)
Jo (not her real name) hobbled into my consulting room, walking stiffly and in obvious discomfort. My initial thought was that she had injured one of her knees or hips, after commencing exercising to assist with her osteoarthritis. She was nearly in tears as she told me that it burned like fire to walk, climb
Back Myths & Truths
Is there a role for massage in back pain? There seems to be no harm following the first week, however, there is little evidence that shows massage aids in a speedy recovery. What about the evidence for laminectomies? A laminectomy is when the lamina (the back bit of the vertebrae with the spinous process) is
Plantar Fasciitis
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is when you get pain at the bottom of the foot, usually near the heel, but it can extend up towards the greater toe. This pain can occur when getting out of bed or when walking. How do I know if I have it? The pain can extend from