Injuries and Pain

What is prepatellar bursitis? Prepatellar bursitis is a type of knee injury that occurs when the bursa, in the front of the kneecap, becomes inflamed. It can be caused by: Falling on the kneecap or other minor injuries Pressure from kneeling or friction on the knee This injury can be...

What is knee pain? Knee pain is pain you can feel in the knee joint or around the knee. Knee pain can be caused by an injury or a medical condition. Common causes include: Ruptured ligament Torn cartilage Arthritis Gout Infection Your treatment will depend on the cause of the...

What is back pain? Back pain is the term for pain felt in the spine or back. It can be mild or severe. Back pain is common. It affects around 80% of people around the country at some point. Common causes of back pain include poor posture, heavy lifting, sitting...

What is medication for acute pain? There are two main types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain starts suddenly and is usually short-lived. It can range from mild to severe and can have many different causes. Acute pain does not mean the pain is necessarily severe. It means it...