Dequervain’s Tenosynovitis
What is it and what are the symptoms? Dequervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the wrist area. It is an overuse injury that occurs from repetitive use of the hands, thumb and wrist which causes inflammation to the thumb tendons resulting in the following symptoms: Who gets it? Dequervain’s tenosynovitis is caused by […]
Golfer’s Elbow & How We Treat It
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is an overuse injury of the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle of the humerus (the bony bump on the inside of the elbow). These tendons are responsible for flexing the wrist and pronating the forearm or turning your palm down. Golfer’s elbow is most commonly caused […]
Shin Splints And How To Treat Them
What are shin splints? Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a condition that causes pain along the front of the shinbone (tibia). It is caused by inflammation of the muscles and tendons that attach to the shinbone. Shin splints are a common injury among runners, but they can also occur […]
