by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 26, 2019 | Conditions
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? While the terms are often used interchangeably, strains and sprains are two different medical conditions. A sprain is an injury to the ligament, a piece of tissue that connects the bones of a joint. An ankle sprain...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 23, 2019 | Conditions, Featured Conditions
What is the difference between tendinitis and tendinosis? The tendon is a flexible band of tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendons are remarkably strong and are able to withstand all of the day to day stresses and pressure that we place on them. When a tendon...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 20, 2019 | Conditions, Featured Conditions
Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and it can cause significant pain and discomfort. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation in one or more joints. Arthritis can be either inflammatory or degenerative, usually accompanied by...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 17, 2019 | Conditions, Featured Conditions
Bursitis is a common condition that causes pain and tenderness around your joints. It usually affects the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. While most people will experience bursitis at some point in their lives, it’s often possible to treat the condition and prevent...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 11, 2019 | Conditions, Featured Conditions
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that affects the nerves in your wrist. It can make it hard to move your fingers and feel touch, pain, or temperature in one or more of them. While this condition is usually not a serious health threat, it can be very...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 7, 2019 | Conditions, Featured Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee): Understanding, Managing, and Overcoming Experiencing knee pain can be more than just a minor annoyance; it can significantly impact your daily life. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), also known as...
