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Iliotibial band syndrome, also known as IT band syndrome or ITBS, is a common condition responsible for lower body pain. Research has shown it can account for anywhere from 5% to 20% of lower extremity running injuries and is also commonly seen in cyclists. The iliotibial band is named as such because it connects to…

Tendon injuries are a very common problem in the general population, ranging from mild strains to complete tears. These injuries may be acute or chronic and can be significantly different in how painful they are or how much they impact someone’s life. Before discussing some of the common myths regarding management of tendon injuries, let’s…

The vast majority of the people we see in our clinics are coming in for pain, to develop a healthier, stronger body, or both. They may have had a recent, traumatic injury, or have been dealing with a longstanding problem without one obvious cause. While no two people are the same, and their path to…

Raise your hand if you have a problem with your shoulder. If it is too painful or stiff to raise your arm up, no matter how hard you try, there is a chance you may have frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by pain and a loss of…

Hip pain is a common occurrence, estimated to affect ~10% of the population. It is something we frequently see in our own clinics, for various reasons and affecting various groups of people. While there are many different causes of hip pain, this blog will discuss the most common types we see in our clinics, and…

Springtime is finally here. It’s time for people to start venturing back outside to enjoy the warmer weather and longer days. For many of us, this may entail doing more work in our yards or gardens. For others, it’s a time to do more hiking, jogging, or to start enjoying more outdoor sports. Regardless of…

Happy New Year! If you are like nearly half of the American population, you have made some sort of New Year’s resolution. And the majority of these resolutions involve either losing weight or improving fitness (or both). If this is you, congratulations, you have chosen a fantastic resolution. Unfortunately, depending on which study you read,…