Stress Fracture

Stress Fracture Stress fracture is indeed a common injury in athletes especially runners. A stress fracture is a micro fracture inside the bone due to repetitive loading. There is a fine balance between fatigue damage and the remodeling response of bone. Marked increases in activity may lead to greater fatigue damage than the body can […]
Pelvic pain in pregnancy

Pregnancy is a new and amazing experience. But how do you know the additional body pains you are feeling are normal or if they are more than the usual aches and pains? Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) in pregnancy occurs in about 20% of women and can happen at any stage of pregnancy. It might involve […]
Frozen shoulder

Overview Frozen shoulder is the common name for adhesive capsulitis, occurs when ligaments around the shoulder joint swell and become stiff that limits your range of motion. The inflammation of this tissue can make normal healing hard and result in your shoulder being so stiff that everyday activities can be troublesome. It is very […]
Broken arm

What is a broken arm? A broken bone is a fracture of the arm which involves one or more of the three bones of the arm that have been cracked. The arm consists of 3 major bones — the ulna, radius and humerus. If one has broken an arm, he/she should seek prompt medical attention. […]
Spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis causes narrowing in your spine. It is when the spaces between the bones of spinal cord get narrow. Narrowing of bone puts pressure on the nerves that run from your spine to your arms and legs that causes pain. It occurs most often in your lower back or neck. It generally occurs in […]
Trochanteric Bursitis

Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation (swelling) of the bursa (jelly-like sac near a joint) at the outside point of the hip known as the greater trochanter. When this bursa becomes inflamed or irritated, they cause a condition known as bursitis which causes pain in the hip it causes pain in the hip. Bursitis are fluid-filled sacs are found around […]
Elbow Pain

You use your elbow in so many ways, your elbow lets you throw, lift, swing etc. Therefore, elbow pain can be very frustrating. Your elbow is a joint formed where three bones come together- upper arm bone, called the humerus, the ulna & the radius which allows you to both extends & flex, as well as rotate […]
Foot & ankle pain

The foot is made up of 26 bones, more than 30 small joints (where bones meet) and 19 muscles, numerous tendons, ligaments & nerves. This complex biomechanics keep all these parts in the right position with working together Problems in the feet and ankles are often, since your feet are attached to the ankle sometimes […]
Hip Pain

Your hip is a very stable & strong joint, generally known as a ball and socket joint consisting of top of the thigh (femur) and the pelvis (ball sits inside a hollow socket in your pelvis). The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a certain amount of wear & tear. This ball-and-socket joint is […]
Smartphones Can Be a Pain In The Neck

Is My Smartphone Causing My Neck Pain? Within the last few years, more and more patients are arriving at SOS Physio Therapy with complaints of neck pain. These patients with complaints of neck pain are also becoming younger and younger. Typically, neck pain is seen with an increase in age which makes us wonder; why […]