TENNIS ELBOW
A PAINFUL OVERUSE INJURY, TENNIS ELBOW IS CHARACTERIZED BY INFLAMMATION OF THE TENDONS THAT CONNECT THE FOREARM MUSCLES TO THE ELBOW. Although it’s very common among avid tennis players, anyone who uses their forearm and elbow repetitively is susceptible to this injury as well. Interesting that only 5% of people with this condition actually play […]
TENDINITIS AND TENDINOSIS
TENDONS ARE FLEXIBLE STRANDS OF FIBROUS TISSUE THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ATTACHING YOUR MUSCLES TO YOUR BONES. Tendinitis and tendinosis are common injuries that affect these important structures, causing a number of uncomfortable symptoms. The physiatrists at the Bangkok Regenerative Center are some of the top providers of tendinitis treatment Bangkok Thailand has to offer. […]
SCIATICA
THE SCIATIC NERVE BEGINS AT THE LOWER BACK, AND EXTENDS DOWN THROUGH THE BACK OF EACH LEG. When this nerve is abnormally compressed or irritated, it causes sciatica, which is characterized by shooting pain in the area of the nerve. WHAT CAUSES SCIATICA? Sciatica is a symptom of another condition. In most cases, the pain […]
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE LESIONS
CARTILAGE IS A FIRM, RUBBERY MATERIAL THAT COVERS THE SURFACE OF YOUR BONES WHERE THEY MEET TO FORM A JOINT When this tissue is healthy, it cushions your joint and allows it to move easily, with very little friction. However, when it’s damaged by an injury or osteoarthritis, you may experience pain, stiffness and a […]
MENISCUS TEARS
A MENISCUS TEAR IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON KNEE INJURIES WE SEE AT THE BANGKOK REGENERATIVE CENTER – ESPECIALLY AMONG ATHLETES. Characterized by a “pop,” pain and swelling, this injury requires immediate medical attention to protect your knee joint and stop the damage from progressing. UNDERSTANDING MENISCUS TEARS The knee joint is composed of […]
LIGAMENT TEARS
LIGAMENTS ARE BANDS OF TOUGH, FIBROUS CONNECTIVE TISSUE THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONNECTING BONES, CARTILAGE AND JOINTS TOGETHER. Although they are inherently strong structures, they are susceptible to tearing from sports injuries and sudden force. On this page, we have outlined three of the most common ligament tears we see at the Bangkok Regenerative Center […]
DISC HERNIATION/PINCHED NERVE
DISC HERNIATION IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF LOWER BACK PAIN AND SCIATICA It develops when the spongy cushions in your spine break open or become damaged – resulting in painful symptoms. UNDERSTANDING DISC HERNIATION Your spine is comprised of a number of bones, also called vertebrae. Each of these bones is cushioned […]
CARPAL TUNNEL
THE WRIST CONTAINS A NARROW STRUCTURE CALLED THE CARPAL TUNNEL. In this tunnel is the median nerve that controls feeling inside the palm of your hand, and flexor tendons that enable you to bend your fingers and thumb. When the tissues around the flexor tendons swell, they compress the space in the tunnel, crowd the […]