Myalgia / Muscle Pain -What is Myalgia?The most common source of myalgia (or muscle pain) is a muscle strain due to overstretching. A muscle strain may also be referred to as a pulled muscle or a muscle tear. A muscle strain can vary in severity f

Low Back Pain Fact SheetIf you have lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed

What is Tennis Elbow?Acute Tennis Elbow is an injury to the muscles that extend the wrist and fingers. The site of injury is typically the lateral epicondyle, a bony bump on the outside of the elbow where these muscles attach. Tennis Elbow sympto

What is Shoulder Tendinopathy?(aliases: tendinitis, tendonitis, rotator cuff tear)Because inflammation is not always present in tendon injuries, especially chronic tendon injuries, the term shoulder tendinopathy is used to describe the full spectr

What is Golfer's Elbow?Golfer’s elbow is an injury to the muscles that flex your wrist and fingers. The site of injury is typically the medial epicondyle, a bony bump on the inside of the elbow where these muscles attach.Golfer’s Elbow Symptoms?T

Understanding PainWe all suffer pain. We all do different things to cause pain. We all feel pain slightly differently.Why does pain persist in some of us, but not in others? Why is your pain so difficult to explain to others?Maybe it's because

What is a Tendinopathy or Tendonitis ?Tendonitis or its aliases: tendinitis, tendinopathy and tendinosis are all tendon injuries. Tendinopathy (tendon injuries) can develop in any tendon of the body.Typically, tendon injuries occur in three are

What is Class 4 Laser Therapy?Class 4 laser therapy may sound futuristic but it has become a standard of care for many musculoskeletal injuries. Laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects.