Everything You Need to Know About Trochanteric Bursitis What is Trochanteric Bursitis? Trochanteric bursitis is when the bursa on the outside of your hip, just over the greater trochanter (the bony point of your upper thigh bone), becomes inflamed or irritated. This leads to pain on the outside of the hip, especially when walking, climbing […]

Everything You Need to Know About a Pelvic Stress Fracture What is a Pelvic Stress Fracture? A pelvic stress fracture is when there’s a small crack in one of the pelvic bones caused by repetitive stress or overuse, not from a major fall or trauma. It typically develops slowly and causes deep aching pain in

Everything You Need to Know About Osteitis Pubis What is Osteitis Pubis? Osteitis pubis is a condition where the pubic symphysis, the joint at the front of the pelvis, becomes inflamed. It causes pain in the groin, lower abdomen, or pelvis, especially during running, kicking, or twisting movements. It’s an overuse injury, common in athletes,

Everything You Need to Know About a Labral Tear What is a Labral Tear? A labral tear is when the labrum, a ring of cartilage that lines the edge of the hip socket, gets torn. The labrum acts like a cushion and seal for the hip joint. When it’s damaged, it can cause hip pain,

Everything You Need to Know About a Hip Flexor Strain What is a Hip Flexor Strain? A hip flexor strain happens when one of the muscles at the front of your hip, mainly the iliopsoas or rectus femoris, gets overstretched or torn. It’s a common injury in sports that involve kicking, sprinting, or sudden movements,

Everything You Need to Know About Hip Arthritis What is Hip Arthritis? Hip arthritis is when the cartilage that cushions the hip joint wears down, causing the bones to rub against each other. This leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced movement in the hip. It usually develops gradually over time, but can sometimes be

Everything You Need to Know About a Groin Strain What is a Groin Strain? A groin strain happens when the adductor muscles (the muscles on the inner thigh) are overstretched or torn. This injury is common in sports that involve running, sprinting, changing direction, kicking, or sudden side movements. It causes pain and weakness in

Everything You Need to Know About a Femoral Neck Fracture What is a Femoral Neck Fracture? A femoral neck fracture is when the top part of the thigh bone (femur), just below the ball of the hip joint, breaks. It’s a serious injury because it can disrupt blood supply to the hip, affecting healing. It

Everything You Need to Know About Adductor Tendonitis What is Adductor Tendonitis? Adductor tendonitis is when the tendon that connects the adductor muscles (inner thigh muscles) to the pelvis becomes inflamed or irritated. It usually happens from overuse or sudden overload, especially in sports involving sprinting, kicking, or changing direction, and causes pain in the

Everything You Need to Know About Piriformis Syndrome What is Piriformis Syndrome? Piriformis syndrome happens when the piriformis muscle, a small muscle deep in your buttock, irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve. This can cause buttock pain, tingling, or numbness that sometimes travels down the leg, similar to sciatica. An analogy… Imagine your sciatic nerve