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Common Problems
Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. Usually pain occurs in the heel.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Inflammations of the Achilles tendon. Generally an overuse injury.
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumpers Knee)
Inflamed patellar tendon. This is the tendon right below your knee cap. Patellar tendonitis is common in teenagers and adults who areheavily into sports with a significant amount of jumping. Ie. Basketball, volleyball.
Trigger Points
A nodule within a muscle of fascia that if pressed can cause referral pain to other areas of the body.
Bursitis
A bursa is a fluid filled sac that helps to protect your bone, bursitis is when this bursa gets inflamed.
Hallux Rigidus
Painful and stiff big toe.
Tendonitis
Inflamed tendon, usually caused by overuse or injury.
Scar Tissue
Fibrous tissue that has healed over an injured area, it is more dense andcan cause movement restrictions.
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Inflamed shoulder joint that is leading to pain and severe stiffness.
Tennis Elbow
Pain on the outside of your elbow, caused by overuse. Can cause forearm pain, weakened grip strength and wrist pain.
Golfers Elbow
Pain on the inside of your elbow, caused by overuse. Can cause forearm pain, weakened grip strength and wrist pain.
Heel Spurs
Are calcium deposits on the bottom of the heel bone. Can be caused byplantar fasciitis, tight feet muscles or overuse. (running)
Medial Tibialis Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
Inflammation along the bone where the tibialis anterior muscle attaches to. Overuse injury, often in runners or track athletes.
Stress Fractures
Tiny fractures (cracks) in the bone. Overuse injury, generally to the foot caused by repetitive force.
Menstual Complaints
One of the hormones released during your cycle is called prostaglandin. Though most of it sheds with the uterine lining, some gets into your bloodstream. This can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches
Carpal Tunnel
The carpal tunnel is an opening in your wrist that is formed by the carpal bones on the bottom of the wrist and the transverse carpal ligament across the top of the wrist.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness and involve excessive fear or anxiety.
Autoimmune Disease
An autoimmune disease is the result of the immune system accidentally attacking your body instead of protecting it.
Infertility
In general, infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant (conceive) after one year (or longer) of unprotected sex.
Digestion Problems
Difficulty digesting food. Some symptoms include bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin.
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