by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | August 18, 2026 | Common Conditions
Psoas tendonitis—also called iliopsoas tendinopathy—is an irritation or inflammation of the iliopsoas tendon that causes deep groin pain in runners. It develops from repetitive hip flexion, training errors, and muscle imbalances. With structured rehabilitation across...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | March 1, 2026 | Common Conditions
A Lateral Ankle Sprain can happen in a split second. You’re coming down from a rebound during a pickup basketball game, or maybe you simply stepped off a curb wrong while rushing to a meeting. Your foot twists inward, and you feel that familiar, sharp pain on the...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | February 17, 2026 | Common Conditions
An adductor strain, often called a groin pull, is a common injury that can sideline even the most conditioned athletes. This sharp, sudden pain on the inside of the thigh occurs when the adductor muscles are stretched or torn. While particularly prevalent in sports...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | December 27, 2025 | Common Conditions
Ankle and foot pain can be a persistent and frustrating problem, often misdiagnosed as more common conditions like plantar fasciitis. When the discomfort involves burning, tingling, or numbness along the inside of your ankle or the bottom of your foot, you may be...
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | November 28, 2025 | Common Conditions
That persistent, nagging pain on the inside of your knee can be a frustrating and confusing problem, which might be pes anserine bursitis. It might show up during your morning run, make climbing a flight of stairs a painful chore, or even ache during a simple walk....
by Dr. Bryan D. Royer | October 27, 2025 | Common Conditions
That persistent, nagging pain on the side of your hip or deep in your buttock that makes walking, climbing stairs, or even sleeping on your side uncomfortable might be more than just a simple muscle strain. This common issue is often identified as gluteal...
