Post by: Julia in Conditions Foot Pain Leg Pain
Stress Fractures Stress fractures are injuries to the bone caused by repetitive stress to the area. This stress can be from direct force, or from the pull of a muscle/tendon. When the body is not able to heal itself fast…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Knee pain Leg Pain
Illiotibial (IT) Band Syndrome What is Illiotibial (IT) Band Syndrome? First, it is important to know about the Illiotibial (IT) band. The IT band It is a structure that connects to muscles around the outside of the hip, and to…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Leg Pain
Anterior Tibialis Muscle Pain What is Anterior Tibialis Muscle Pain? The anterior tibialis muscle pain comes from the muscle, which lies at the front of the lower leg, and attaches to the top of the foot. Pain in this area…
Peroneal Muscle Pain What is Peroneal Muscle Pain? Peroneal muscle pain occurs at the peroneal muscle, which is the term for the group of muscles on the outside of the lower leg. Pain in this area can be confused with…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Foot Pain Leg Pain
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) What is it? Shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is characterized by pain in on the inside of the lower leg, specifically in the lower two thirds (see figure 1). Overuse and…