A torn meniscus is a common knee injury that involves damage to the cartilage in the knee joint. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage located between the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia). Each knee has two menisci—one on the inner side (medial meniscus) and one on the outer side (lateral meniscus). They act as shock absorbers, providing stability and cushioning to the knee during movement.
Hip arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis of the hip, is a degenerative joint disease that affects the hip joint. Similar to knee arthritis, hip arthritis is characterized by the gradual breakdown of the cartilage that covers the surfaces of the hip joint, causing pain and stiffness.
Piriformis syndrome is a condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle in the buttocks irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve, leading to pain and discomfort. The piriformis muscle is a small muscle located deep in the buttock region, connecting the lower spine to the top of the femur (thigh bone).
Sciatica is a medical condition characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body, running from the lower back through the hips, buttocks, and down each leg. When this nerve becomes irritated or compressed, it can lead to the sensation of pain, tingling, or numbness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs.
Have you ever heard someone say "I have strong back"? What exactly does that mean? While strengthening the muscles around your spine is a great idea, there is no amount of muscle tone that can prevent you from injuring your back if you exceed the amount of stress that your spine was designed to handle.
