The hamstring tendons are the soft tissues that connect the muscles to the pelvis, knee and shinbones. Small tears occur when the tendons are overused or misused. They cause inflammation, pain and discomfort.

Carpal tunnel is a constant woe among Canadians. Triggered by the compression of the median nerve, it leads to huge discomfort and pain that may require surgical treatment if not tackled on time. What causes this condition? Let’s take a look. Repetitive Motions The most common reason for carpal tunnel syndrome is repetitive motions carried out frequently. This is mostly seen at workplaces where employees are required to perform repetitive tasks time and again, to the point that the constant flexing of the wrists damages the median nerve [...]

Medically referred to as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow is an injury of the elbow muscles that causes shooting pain in the upper forearm, just near the elbow. It can restrict your range of motion and prevent you from performing simple tasks involving you to lift objects or bend or stretch your arm. Who’s most likely to sustain this injury? Here are a few factors that may put you at risk. Age Tennis elbow is likely to affect individuals over the age of 30. In fact, most cases of tennis [...]

Shin splints refers to pain along the large bone (shin bone or tibia) in the front of your lower leg.

Cell therapies have come a long way since they were first introduced in medical practice. Amongst these is PRP therapy, which has become a popular choice of nonsurgical treatment for individuals who wish to avoid surgeries and other invasive procedures. Recently, however, the credibility of PRP injection therapy was put under major scrutiny. Here’s what Health Canada has to say about the alternative treatment form. Cell Therapy: An Unsafe Form of Treatment? Earlier this year, on May 15th, Health Canada issued a policy position paper outlining the potential risks and [...]