by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
Commonly confused with sciatica, piriformis syndrome causes similar pain in the lower back and buttocks that often extends down the back of the leg and into the foot. It is caused when the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle extends...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
The boomerang-shaped sacroiliac joints are found just below the waist on either side of the spine. These joints connect the two pelvic (iliac) bones, and are surrounded by a complex set of ligaments that allow them to move freely, and which support the joints...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
Spondylolisthesis is a degenerative condition of the spine in which one vertebral disk slips over the one directly below it, causing a misalignment. It is a condition most commonly found in the lumbar spine, due to the wear and tear that this part of the spine is...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
Patellar tendonitis (often called “Jumper’s Knee” because it is a common overuse condition in athletes) is a source of pain and discomfort to many. To understand what it is, you have to understand a bit about the anatomy of the knee. What we call the...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
Just as the degeneration of joints in the lower spine can result in lumbar arthritis, degeneration of the facet joints in the upper (cervical) spine can lead to cervical arthritis. This condition is also called cervical spondylosis, cervical osteoarthritis, or...
