Low back pain causes: Piriformis muscle

This is a series on low back pain. If you missed the summary of causes, go back to Part 1. For those of you who consider your low back the part below your waist across your sacrum and into the top of your buttocks and the back of your hips, the piriformis muscle could be […]

October 25, 2009

Knee pain: Understanding the calf muscles

Featured, Knee pain, Muscle information

That’s right. The calf muscles can cause pain behind your knee! It’s mostly from the two-headed gastrocnemius you see bulging when athletes go up on their toes, but the soleus muscle makes a contribution. If you have calf cramps at night, then the “gastroc” could be the cause of your knee pain. This one is […]

June 30, 2009

Christina’s Pain Therapy Blog

Solving Chronic Pain Puzzles for Over 25 Years

Tag: Prolonged muscle shortening

Low back pain causes: Piriformis muscle

Knee pain: Understanding the calf muscles