Front of Knee Pain with Running The most common injury with running is knee pain and one of the areas the knee can be painful is in the front of the knee. Treatment for knee pain varies based on the location of the pain, so we’re tackling pain in the front of the knee...
The Dos, Do-Nots, and How-Tos for IT Band Syndrome IT band syndrome is typically – but not always – an active person injury. We see it a lot in runners, cyclists, and occasionally CrossFitters. It’s also more common in those that have hip pain. I (Dr....
Hip Flexors – Reversing Tightness to Ease Discomfort Tight hip flexors can be a royal pain in the butt (literally and figuratively). They can contribute to back pain, butt pain, hip pain, knee pain, and more. Because they span from the upper part of the lower...
Hamstring Strains, Tears, and Everything in Between Hamstring strains are perhaps one of the most frustrating injuries. They are annoying when they hurt because you can never get away from the muscle (you’re either using it to stand or sitting directly on it)....
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – the 411 So, you’ve been to the doc and they’ve told you that you have patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). What exactly does that mean? Does it go away? Can I do anything about it? Let’s unpack all these questions and more. What is...
Let’s Figure out the Cause of Your Knee Pain When you have knee pain, it can seem like everything hurts. Knee pain can affect walking, going up and down stairs, picking your child’s toys up off the floor, and making a quick turn to catch a pot of water on the...
