Injuries and Pain

What is foot pain? Foot pain can happen in any part of the foot. It can affect the toes, midfoot, ankles, arches and heels. Pain can be because of an injury, underlying health condition, bad fitting shoes or the structure of the foot. Foot pain is common, especially in people...

What are foot and toe injuries? There are many types of foot and toe injuries. These include: Fractures: A break to one or more bones. Often caused by falling onto the foot, ankle or heel. This can also happen during sport or having something dropped onto it. Each foot has...

What is a burn? A burn occurs when skin is injured by heat. Common causes of burns include hot or boiling liquids and solids, and flames. Burns can also be caused by the sun, radiation, friction, electricity and chemicals. There are three main types of burns: Superficial burns (first-degree burns):...

What is an eye injury? An eye injury can happen due to an accident, sports injury, or if you get something in your eye. An injury to the eye can cause pain, swelling, redness and other symptoms. You can't always tell when an eye has been injured. If you know...

What is shoulder pain? Shoulder pain is very common. It is a sign that all or part of your shoulder is injured, strained, or not working properly. The pain may be coming from the joint, muscles, tendons or ligaments around the shoulder. Sometimes, shoulder pain is caused by problems with...

What is shin pain? The shin bone (tibia) is the large bone at the front of the lower leg. Shin pain is common and can also be called shin splints. Shin pain can happen when you try a new form of exercise or when you push yourself. This kind of...

What is a dislocated finger? A dislocated finger is a common hand injury. It happens when the bones in the finger are moved from their normal position. It can happen in any part of the finger, but mostly in the in the middle joint of the fingers. A dislocated finger...

What is whiplash? Whiplash happens when your head moves very quickly one way and then back again. It can happen during a car accident, fall, or while diving. Neck pain is the most common symptom of whiplash. Other symptoms include stiffness and headache. Usually, whiplash will only last a short...

What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than expected. It usually occurs after an injury or disease. Chronic pain can be exhausting – both emotionally and physically. It can impact your day-to-day activities, working life, social life, and family life. If you’re experiencing chronic pain, don’t...

What is a hand fracture? A hand fracture is a break in a bone in the hand (metacarpal fracture) or fingers (phalanx fracture). Sometimes, a break is obvious. Other times there may not be much pain. All fractures are diagnosed with a bone X-ray. Your treatment will depend on the...