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Chondromalacia is the knee usually causes pain, typically around the kneecap or deep in the kneecap. You can also have some grinding sensations or crepitus which are sounds and noises coming from around the knee with certain motions.Read more about Chondromalacia

Costochondritis is a medical condition that causes inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum (or breastbone). The term “costo” refers to the ribs, “chondro” refers to cartilage, and “itis” refers to inflammation. Costochondritis typically presents as chest pain and discomfort.Read more about Costochondritis of the Thoracic Spine

Craniocervical Instability is a medical condition characterized by injury and instability of the ligaments that hold your head onto the neck. Common symptoms of Cranial Cervical Instability include a painful, heavy head, headache, rapid heart rate, brain fog, neck pain, visual problems, dizziness, and chronic fatigue.Read more about Craniocervical Instability

Degenerative Scoliosis, also known as Adult-onset Scoliosis, is a medical condition that involves a side bending in the spine. The bending can be mild, moderate, or severe with side-bending to either the right or the left. The term degenerative means generalized wear and tear and is common as we get older.Read more about Degenerative Scoliosis

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) refers to a group of disorders that affect the body’s connective tissue including skin, tendons, and ligaments. It is a hereditary disorder which means you are born with it. EDS has many different signs and symptoms which can vary significantly from patient to patient.Read more about EDS in Children

Disorders that affect and weaken the connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments. It is a hereditary disorder which means you are born with it.  EDS has many different signs and symptoms which can vary significantly depending upon the type of EDS and its severity.   It most commonly affects the skin, joints, and blood vessels.Read more about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

A facet joint is made of the top and bottom articular process of two adjacent vertebrae. Each spinal segment has two facet joints. Facet joints prevent the vertebra from slipping. They keep the spine in place. However, they are prone to degradation over time, which can lead to chronic back pain.Read more about Facet Joint

Injury or inflammation of the cervical facet can led to neck, shoulder and headache pain – called “cervical facet syndrome.” Cervical facet syndrome largely involves a joint in the posterior aspect of the cervical spine. It functions to provide stability and guide motion.Read more about Facet Joint Syndrome