Wear and tear is a misconception. Joints/cartilage adapt to stress. The saying should be updated to wear and repair.
Is Running Bad for Knees?
Pain in the Achilles: Why a formal evaluation is needed
Posterior ankle pain is a common experience amongst active individuals. In a young and active population, achilles tendinopathy tends to be the most common cause of posterior ankle pain. However, not all posterior ankle pain is necessarily tendinopathy…and not all tendinopathies are treated the same.
Acute Low Back Pain Guidelines
So you just sprained your back. The pain is severe. You may have not been doing anything strenuous. You might not even be able to stand up. Fear not as this is a common occurrence in 80% of people. Most cases of acute low back quickly resolve with proper precaution. This article will serve as your guide in managing the early stages of a back pain flare up.