Have you noticed a sharp ache just below your kneecap when walking, running, climbing stairs, or exercising? Pain in this area can make everyday movements uncomfortable, especially when your knees are under repeated stress. One possible cause is patellar tendonitis, sometimes called jumper’s knee. This condition affects the tendon connecting your kneecap to your shinbone […]
Knee pain is often blamed on injuries, arthritis, overuse, or aging—but in some cases, the real source of discomfort may actually begin in the spine. Because the spine and nervous system control movement and sensation throughout the body, issues in the lower back can sometimes create pain, weakness, or instability that radiates into the hips, […]
As the seasons are changing and winter is ending, gardening is the perfect activity to get yourself outdoors. There’s a lot of things you can do to get your garden ready for this new season. However, if you have knee pain, there’s a few things you should do before gardening. Fun Gardening Ideas House Beautiful […]
Keeping an active lifestyle through exercise is an important component in keeping your spine healthy. In the middle of winter it can feel like we never have enough daylight or warmth to get outside and stay active. Now that the days are getting longer with daylight savings time, here are 5 tips to get outside […]
When it comes to knee pain, how do you know if you have knee osteoarthritis or some other condition? Arthritis is a very common condition that can cause mild to chronic pain in a person’s joints, especially the hands, knees, and wrists. There are actually over 100 different types of arthritis that are named based […]
Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that is easily aggravated by the fat, sugar, refined white flour, dairy, gluten, and sodium found in a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast. Rather than sit it out, make some wise menu modifications to help you enjoy the holiday and decrease arthritis pain. What Is Arthritis? Arthritis is a chronic […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month (https://beyondtype1.org/diabetes-awareness-month/), a time to educate, advocate, and learn better management strategies. If you or a loved one lives with diabetes, learn why a condition characterized by blood sugar problems can affect your joints. Diabetes: Causes, Types and Effects Diabetes is the 7th most common cause of death in the […]
In your legs, you have three major leg joints, all of which are anchored through the wide strip of ligament called the iliotibial band. Without this band, the force of your steps would push your joints outwards, causing intense pain. That’s why iliotibial band syndrome can be so debilitating. It causes pain, irritation, inflammation, burning […]
What is hypermobility? Is it really possible to be too flexible? Flexibility is defined as the range of motion of your joints and the elasticity of your muscles and connective tissues. Muscles and connective tissues are malleable and can lengthen and become more flexible when you stretch regularly. Hypermobility is when joints easily move beyond […]
Suffering from the pain of patellar tendonitis? Wondering what to do about it? We can help! Overuse problems or malalignment of the knee structures can lead to irritation, strain, and/or injury. These problems/injuries manifest with pain, weakness, and swelling of the knee joint. Patellar tendonitis (also known as jumper’s knee) is a common overuse condition […]
