Author name: Mike Walden

shin splints

Shin Pain

Shin pain, often resulting from overuse, typically develops gradually. This discomfort, known as shin splints, can be caused by various conditions, including medial tibial stress syndrome, tibial stress fracture, and compartment syndromes. Inside the Shin Pain on the inside of the lower leg may be caused by: Shin Splints Shin splints refer to the gradual …

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pain on top of the foot

Pain On Top Of The Foot

We explain the causes of pain on top of the foot, including Extensor tendinopathy and Navicular stress fracture. We also underscore critical conditions, like the Lisfranc injury, that you must not overlook. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 20th Jan. 2022 Extensor Tendinitis/Tendinopathy Extensor tendinitis, more accurately referred to as tendinopathy, involves damage or degeneration of …

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heel pain

Heel Pain

Heel pain usually comes from conditions like Plantar Fasciitis, Bruised Heel, or Achilles Bursitis. We’ll explore the main reasons for pain at the back and bottom of the heel. We’ll also highlight other often-ignored issues that can cause major heel discomfort. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 20th Jan. 2022 Primary Causes of Heel Pain Plantar …

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Medial Ankle Pain (Inside)

Medial ankle pain signifies discomfort on the inner side of the ankle. Conditions like tendonitis (or tendinopathy), stress fractures, and nerve-related injuries contribute to chronic ankle pain, which tends to develop gradually. On the other hand, acute medial ankle pain strikes suddenly, often due to sprains, strains, and fractures. Chronic Medial Ankle Pain: Causes and …

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Pain Behind The Knee (Posterior Knee Pain)

Experiencing discomfort at the back of the knee, known as posterior knee pain, often originates from various injuries. These injuries can manifest as either acute, which occurs suddenly, or chronic, which develops gradually knee pain. In the following sections, we’ll navigate through the common causes of these two forms of knee discomfort. Medically reviewed by Dr …

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Anterior Knee Pain (Front)

Experiencing pain at the front of your knee, or anterior knee pain can stem from a variety of causes. These often involve conditions like patellofemoral pain, Patella tendonitis, Osgood Schlatter disease, bursitis, and tendon ruptures. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 14th Dec. 2021 Gradual Onset of Anterior Knee Pain Most anterior knee pain develops gradually …

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Medial Knee Pain (Inside)

Medial knee pain refers to the discomfort experienced on the inside of the knee. Acute injuries often cause this pain, resulting from sudden trauma. On the other hand, chronic knee injuries develop over time, typically due to overuse. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 30th Nov. 2021 Acute Knee Pain: Instant Injuries Acute knee pain typically …

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