Introduction The jaw is a complex joint, which, like many other joints in the human body, can be subject to pain and injury. There are...

Lumbar Facet Joint Pain
What is a lumbar facet joint? The spine is made up of multiple bones, and the joints between them are called facet joints. They are...

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
“Shin splints” simply means shin pain, so it’s not a very useful diagnosis. When people say shin splints, they are usually referring to “medial tibial...

Sciatic Nerve Pain
What is sciatic nerve pain? It is a condition which results in a neurological irritation when the sciatic nerve is compressed in the lower back,...
ITB Friction Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Introduction The iliotibial band (ITB) is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the outer side of the thigh and attaches to the...

Balance and Falls Prevention
As we get older our balance deteriorates. This can be for a number of reasons but often its because we lose our physical strength, joint...