BURSITIS/TENDINITIS
There are three muscles which cross the medial (inside) joint line of the knee. These are one of the hamstring muscles (semitendinosus) and two of the long hip adductor muscles (gracilis and sartorius). They insert inside of the shin bone and form what is known as the pes anserinus, due to its resemblance to a goose’s foot. These tendons can become inflamed with repetitive trauma such as running in poor trainers or on sloped surfaces such as beaches. Deep to the pes anserinus is often a bursa. This can sometimes become enlarged with fluid and may be secondary to chronic irritation by the tendons which overly it or occasionally infection.
(The list of conditions given above and subsequent explanations are intended as a general guide and should not be considered a replacement for a full medical examination. Furthermore, we do not purport to treat all the conditions listed. Should you wish to discuss any of these conditions with our chiropractors, please do not hesitate to phone the clinic on 020 7374 2272 or email enquiries@body-motion.co.uk).
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