General Guidelines for Acute Lower Back Pain Mamagement
- Dr. Kevin Bloom
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Achilles Tendinitis
- Dr. Kevin Bloom
Achilles tendinitis occurs when the Achilles tendon (which connects the calf muscles to the heel) becomes inflamed and/or irritated upon overuse. Symptoms can range from a mild ache to severe pain in the back of the lower leg, most commonly above the heel.
TMJ Dysfunction : A Common Cause of Pain
- Dr. Kevin Bloom
TMJ Dysfunction is a condition whereby there is pain in the jaw joint and/or in the surrounding region. There is often an accompanied clicking or grinding sensation within the jaw joint. The exact cause is often not known.
Top Tennis Elbow Treatment Strategies
- Dr. Kevin Bloom
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a condition involving pain over the bony bump on the outside of the elbow. Pain might also occur in the forearm and wrist regions. Most cases of tennis elbow are not actually caused by playing tennis. Rather, occupations which involve repetitive motions of the arm and wrist commonly cause the condition.
Guidelines for Shovelling Snow
- Dr. Kevin Bloom
Preventing Low Back Pain
- Dr. Kevin Bloom
Low back pain is currently one of the top five reasons to visit a family physician. The following is a list of low back pain prevention strategies:
Pregnancy Back Pain Advice
- Dr. Kevin Bloom
Lower back pain is quite common during pregnancy. The following information/strategies can prove helpful with these symptoms:
Strategies to Alleviate Plantar Fasciitis
- Dr. Kevin Bloom
Plantar Fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia (of which runs from the heel to the toes on the bottom of the foot) becomes inflamed and/or irritated. It is the most common cause of heel and arch pain.