Experiencing pain in the back of your head, especially at the base of your skull, can be discomforting and concerning. Occasional headaches can be a common occurrence and can often be attributed to stress, fatigue or even tension. Persistent pain in the back of your...
Reading Time: 3 minutes The ankle is a hingelike joint that connects the foot and the leg. The tibia (shinbone) rests on the talus (top foot bone). Numerous ligaments, tendons (including the Achilles), muscles and nerves make up the ankle. The ankle is important for...
The knee is made up of the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), patella (kneecap) and the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones, which cushions them from rubbing against each other. It also has the meniscus, which helps provide shock absorption and cushioning...
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint designed for weight bearing and stability. It’s made up of the “socket” acetabulum of the pelvis and “ball” of the femoral head. The hip joint also has a capsule of lubricating fluid around it and its ligaments. This capsule keeps...
Anybody who lives an active lifestyle runs the risk of injury. Even if you aren’t an athlete, everyday activities can lead to various aches, pains or injury. In fact, 50% of American adults develop a musculoskeletal injury each year. You might be able to temporarily...