Lower Back and Sacrum Pain: Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Woman with joint pain in the lower back and sacrum

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Lower back and sacrum pain is a common condition that may be caused by dysfunction in the sacroiliac joints—important joints in the lower back that help support the spine and pelvis. Back joint pain from SIJ dysfunction accounts for up to 25% of patients reporting lower back pain. (1). Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction […]

Tennis Elbow: What Causes It and How to Treat It

By Kate Oliver What is Tennis Elbow?  Tennis elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis, is a common overuse injury found in the elbow but despite it’s name, it rarely has anything to do with tennis. It involves the muscles of the forearm that extend the wrist joint, and their attachment point at the elbow.  Tennis elbow affects 1-3% of […]

Cervicogenic Headache: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options

Side view of neck and head anatomy showing nerves and blood vessels connected to cervicogenic headache pain pathways.

Introduction Headaches are a common and often very painful condition, affecting a large percentage of the population. A headache is the sensation of pain in any part of the head, with the type of pain ranging from dull or aching, to very sharp in nature.  There are a wide variety of causes of headache, in […]

Flat Feet in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Medical Devices for Flat Foot Treatment

Medical devices for flat feet at Spine Sport Feet Helensvale podiatry clinic

Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, affect many adults—especially women—as they age. This condition can develop slowly over time and is often painful, especially after walking or standing for long periods. In this article, we explore flat feet symptoms, the most common causes of flat feet, and how medical devices for flat feet, such […]