I hurt my neck snowboarding. What can I do to make it better? Unlike skiing injuries, which typically involve torsional or twisting injuries at one of the joints in the lower extremities due to individual leg placement in each ski;…
What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is an irritation of the patellar tendon at the tibial tuberosity. It is a common cause of knee pain in children and young teenagers, occurring due to periods of rapid growth during puberty. During…
Do foot orthotics work and should I use them? An orthotic for the foot is an orthopedic device designed to adjust or accommodate for a variety of biomechanical foot disorders. Orthotics range from a temporary over-the-counter device to more permanent…
I wake up with a sore jaw every morning. Is there anything I can do about this? The jaw, or Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and surrounding muscles can often be the cause of soreness at or around the jaw on one…
I recently have heard people talking about the importance of core strength. Why is it so important? Your core muscles, consisting of the abdominals and gluteal muscle groups, are a key group of muscles for spinal stability and health. These…
How do I know if I have a hip labral tear? The labrum is a ring of fibrous cartilage that follows the outside rim of your hip socket (acetabulum) that acts like a bumper to hold the head of your…
What are shin splints and how do I treat them? Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), commonly known as shin splints, affects many active children and adults. MTSS refers to a dull aching pain along the front and outer side of…
I’ve been running on a treadmill and an indoor track. How quickly and when should I convert to running outdoors? It makes sense that training outside on the streets of Chicago better prepares you for running the Chicago Marathon. If…
How can I treat my Jumper’s knee? Patellar tendinopathy (aka patellar tendonitis/tendinosis or “Jumper’s knee”) is a common knee injury, typically due to overuse. It is often seen in individuals who participate in activities that involve jumping such as volleyball…
What is Minimalist running and what are its benefits/risks? Minimalist running is the use of shoes with very minimal support at the arch and sole of the foot. A true minimalist shoe is very flexible and the whole shoe could…