Avid Sports Medicine Blog
Meniscus Tear: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
What is a torn meniscus? The meniscus is a piece of soft cartilage that provides protection, shock absorption, and stability to the knee between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone). There are two menisci in the knee: medial and lateral. Problems with the...
Herniated Disc: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
What is a Herniated Disc? A “disc” refers to the intervertebral discs of the spine. These are round rubbery cushions between each bone of the spine (vertebrae) that act as shock absorbers. The structure of each disc is like a jelly donut with a tougher outer casing...
Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
What is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the arch of the foot, connecting the heel to the toes. It serves as a shock absorber at the bottom of the feet. Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of plantar fasciitis...