Tennis elbow is probably the most famous, or infamous, injury associated with tennis and one of the most common. The technical term for tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis. In actuality, it’s not just the elbow joint that contributes to this condition, but also...
Tennis knee pain. Usually when we think of physical problems from tennis, we usually think of injuries to the elbow or wrist, but the knee can be affected just as easily. Tennis puts a great deal of stress on the knees as you run and jump during the game. You will...
Sciatica occurs when there is irritation or injury to the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest one in our bodies and runs from the lower back, down the back parts of our legs, right to our feet. This nerve is responsible for stimulus responses from the...
The Achilles tendon, which runs from the base of your calf muscle (lateral gastrocnemius muscle) to the back of your heel bone, is named after the Myrmidon warrior Achilles. Born of a sea nymph and the king of Myrmidon, Achilles was dipped as a newborn into the River...
Who doesn’t want to get out and get going during spring and summer? There’s plenty of sun and it seems the perfect time to engage in outdoor activities, especially if inclement weather has kept you somewhat housebound for months. Unfortunately, exercising and enjoying...