Scoliosis
Introduction Scoliosis is a condition that involves complex lateral and rotational curvature and deformity of the spine. In other words, scoliosis is a condition where people have spines that curve from side to side....
Metatarsalgia
Introduction Metatarsalgia is defined as a painful foot condition in the metatarsal region of the foot, located just before the toes, commonly referred to as the ball-of-the-foot. Metatarsalgia is a common foot disorder that...
Sprains
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Postoperative Pain
Introduction The management of postoperative pain is one of the principal missions of the pain management specialists. Characteristics of postoperative pain Postoperative pain can be easily distinguished from other forms of pain. A few...
Knee Pain
Introduction Knee pain is defined as a sensation of discomfort or pain in the knee, caused by overuse, poor form during physical activity and lack of proper warm up. The knee coordinates with a...
Causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is typically defined as a chronic local or regional musculoskeletal disorder, involving a single muscle or a muscle group. The pain associated with MPS...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Introduction The thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is basically a group of disorders characterized by the compression of the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet, the space between the collarbone...
Osteoarthritis in the Hip
Osteoarthritis in the Hip Introduction Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis caused by the breakdown and loss of cartilage of a joint. Research shows that almost 10 million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis. Individuals...
Central Pain Syndrome
Introduction Central Pain Syndrome is defined as a neurological condition specifically caused by damage to the central nervous system, which includes the brain, brainstem and spinal cord. In other words, it is a type...
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Introduction Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a rheumatic disease that causes arthritis of the spine and sacroiliac joints. The sacroiliac joints are located in the lower back where the bone above the tailbone (sacrum) meets...
