DESIGNED TO MOVE | SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION

What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction? The sacroiliac joints are located at the triangular intersection of the sacrum (the bottom end of the vertebrae, above the glutes and below the lumbar spine) and the ileum (the hip bones). These particular joints, along with...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | SHIN SPLINTS

What Are Shin Splints? Shin splints (or otherwise known as medial tibial stress syndrome) is an overuse injury where the front side of the lower half of the leg (the tibia) and the surrounding muscles and tendons become inflamed. It is often associated with runners...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT (PART 1)

What is Shoulder Impingement? The shoulder is made up of several joints, connected by the rotator cuff (a grouping of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder blade). The rotator cuff, responsible for lifting and rotating movements, connects the scapula and upper...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT (PART 2)

What is Shoulder Impingement? The shoulder is made up of the clavicle and the scapula. It is surrounded by the rotator cuff (a grouping of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder blade) and bursa (fluid-filled sacs) which connects the shoulder with the upper part...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | SHOULDER LABRAL TEAR

The shoulder joint is comprised of the humeral head (the location where the upper arm meets with the shoulder) and the glenoid (the shoulder socket). Surrounding its circumference, there is a protective, ring-like cartilage layer, called the shoulder labrum, which...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | SNAPPING HIP SYNDROME (EXTRA-ARTICULAR)

What is Snapping Hip Syndrome? Snapping hip syndrome refers to the medical condition where there is a noticeable clicking, snapping, popping sensations and sounds of the hip while in movement. This most often occurs when one of the surrounding ligaments, through...