DVT or leg pain? Let’s explore the signs and symptoms of a DVT. What is a DVT? Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot develops in the veins that are deep in the body. Deep veins are large veins that are deep inside the body rather than close to the surface or your skin. […]
Osgood-Schlatter Disease What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? This condition causes a painful bump just below the knee. It commonly affects children when their knees are still developing and who participate in sports that require: Running Jumping Changing direction quickly It is inflammation of the shinbone (tibial tuberosity) and the main tendon of the kneecap (patella tendon). […]
Calf pain – Ouch! Calf pain varies from person to person and can vary in nature. For some, calf pain feels like a sharp pain in the back of the lower leg or a dull ache with stiffness! The calf is comprised of two muscles: Gastrocnemius Soleus These muscles meet at the Achilles tendon, which […]
Shin Splints – putting your best foot forward! What are shin splints? How do shin splints develop? This condition develops from repeated stress to the shin bone by the pulling and tugging of the muscles and connective tissue in the lower leg. Frequent, repetitive pressure from running and jumping cause the shin bone to become […]
Housemaid’s knee – a painful problem! Why is it called Housemaid’s knee, and what can you do about it? It refers to inflammation of a small fluid filled sac, called a bursa, which sits in front of the kneecap. Its onset can be either acute (sudden onset) or a chronic ( long term) injury. It […]
Chronic or persistent pain is pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks. The pain may feel sharp or dull, causing a burning or aching sensation in the affected area. It may be continuous or intermittent and can come and go without any apparent reason. It can occur in nearly any part of your […]
