Shin splints are an interesting condition… mainly in that they’re not an actually condition. “Shin splints” is a generic term for a number of different conditions that cause pain of the lower leg. Different types include: anterior tibial shin splints, posterior tibial shin splints, stress fractures, periostitis and tendinitis. The cause and treatment varies depending […]
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition whereby blood vessels and/or nerves are impinged at the area around the base of the neck and/or the top of the shoulder. Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling or coldness in the arm, hand or fingers. Frequently the symptoms are similar to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) […]
Stress headaches. Sinus headaches. Tension headaches. Migraines. We’ve all heard the terms before, but what’s the difference? In short… nothing. All of these common ailments are really the same thing… migraines. That is to say they are all caused by what’s known as the migraine mechanism. The difference is in their symptoms. In the migraine […]