Sciatica
Sciatica is simply pain in the areas that the sciatic nerve innervates, generally the back of the leg. It does not give a diagnosis of the cause of this pain, it is simply a description of the symptoms. Common causes of sciatica are disc protrusions in the lower back, facet joint inflammation, irritation to the [...]
Shin Splints
Shin splints is a non-specific diagnosis for several problems in the lower leg which are common in runners and other running based sports. Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), anterior compartment syndrome, medial tibial stress fractures and tibialis anterior tendinitis (tendinopathy) are common medical diagnoses associated with shin splints. Assessment with a physiotherapist and often a [...]
Stress Fractures
Stress fractures can occur from over-exercising, especially if you are a runner or do other sports that involve running. Over-exercising can mean increasing your running distance or speed too quickly, running on a different type of surface, such as harder or more unstable surfaces, as well as increasing the amount of hill running. It can [...]