The diagnosis and management of tendon injuries have changed over the years. For example, “tendinitis” isn’t quite as common as what we once thought. Instead, tendons undergo cellular changes related to tissue degeneration, and inflammation is not a major component of most chronic tendon injuries. Given this, tendinopathy is now the more commonly used term.…
At Burlington Sports Therapy, we help our patients recover from their musculoskeletal injuries. We examine, we diagnose, we offer exercises and home strategies, and then we discuss and agree on clinical treatments that can speed up recovery. Right now is a very frustrating time. Due to the COVID-19 virus, we can’t do our jobs properly. …
The COVID-19 virus has turned all our lives upside down. Many of us are not working, and we can’t participate in the activities we normally enjoy. We cannot see friends or family, we can’t go to the gym, and we can’t go to our favourite chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy and athletic therapy clinic in Burlington…
Have you ever smashed your shin against something? It hurts a lot, especially if you’ve managed to hit that area on the shin where there is no muscle. It’s literally skin and bone. Although the pain may subside after a few minutes, on occasion the pain can linger and there can be residual “deformity”. What…
Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a very common condition. The hallmark of plantar fasciitis is pain in the bottom of the foot near the heel that extends into the soft tissue toward the arch. It is often worse in the morning and is aggravated with weight bearing. It can be a frustrating condition for patients…
It’s May, and outdoor soccer season is upon us! And with soccer season comes soccer injuries. One of the most common injuries sustained while playing soccer is a lateral ankle sprain.1 While a lateral sprain may seem like a minor injury, untreated sprains can lead to lost game time, chronic instability, and repeat injuries. Some…
Are you having pain behind your knee? Are you a competitive athlete or weekend warrior? You may have injured your popliteus. Pain at the back of your knee can be caused by an injury to the hamstring muscles in the back of your thigh, by an injury to the gastrocnemius muscle in your calf, or…
Are you feeling sore after starting a new exercise or increasing your exercise intensity? You may have delayed onset muscle soreness, often referred to as DOMS. What is delayed onset muscle soreness? Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is an exercise-related pain that occurs in your muscles (not joints), after a new or unusually intense exercise. …
The American College of Physicians recently published new guidelines for treating non-radicular low back pain. With concern mounting about narcotics prescribed for back pain (Oxycontin, Percocet) and misuse and overdose becoming prevalent, research is focusing on safe, non-invasive methods of treating low back pain. The College identifies acute low back pain as lasting up to…
When do you need an x-ray for back pain? This is a question I get asked on a regular basis. Many people that I meet are under the impression that a chiropractor needs x-rays of the spine to diagnose. Perhaps surprising, it’s quite rare for an x-ray to be the sole factor that provides a…
