Do you find your shoulders aching at the end of the day or when having to lift your arms? Whether your pain is from an old injury or just from moving all day long, try these simple techniques to feel better and stronger.Why Your Shoulders HurtYour shoulders are the most complicated joints in your body and thus,…
What can you do to help reduce your back pain? Most back pain is mechanical back pain. This describes the abnormal movement, or lack of movement in certain parts of the spine. It can happen because of poor posture, lifting injuries, accidents, and wear and tear on the joints in the spine. The vast majority of people…
Ouch! If you’ve ever had plantar fasciitis, you know just how excruciating those first few steps are when you get out of bed in the morning. It can feel like you’re stepping on a knife as the tight connective tissue on the bottom of your foot stretches out. What Exactly is Plantar Fasciitis?Plantar Fasciitis occurs when…
You may have had a fracture or know some who has fractured their bone. But how serious can fractures be?Well let’s start with determining what exactly a fracture is.The word, ‘fracture’ is a medical term that refers to a crack or break in a bone. Bones are made of calcified materials, which give them their…
You may have experienced back pain anywhere from sharp, excruciating pain to general discomfort. Every individual experiences different signs and symptoms, however these are the most common: muscle tightness or spasms sharp or dull pain limited range of motion, stinging or burning pain that travels to the butt or thigh numbness and tingling difficulty sitting,…
Do you ever find yourself slouching in a chair, slumping at the computer or your belly sticking out after standing for awhile? This is a sign of core weakness that can negatively affect your health and create long-term back or neck pain.What are Your Core Muscles?Your “core” is the group of muscles that help stabilize…
If you’ve experienced pain behind your kneecap or in the front of your knee, you may be suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome or ‘Runner’s Knee.’ Runner’s knee is often characterized by pain behind the knee (retropatellar pain), pain around the kneecap (peripatellar pain) or pain in the front of the knee (anterior knee pain). It…
You have probably experienced swelling at one point or another, but what is swelling really?There are so many definitions of “swelling”. In its simplest form, the term “swelling” is used to describe the response your tissue exhibits when it is injured, irritated or under undue and abnormal levels of stress. For example your body can…
What Causes Shoulder Injuries?Most shoulder pain occurs following repetitive movements. These movements cause wear and tear that breaks down your rotator cuff tendons. Activities such as raking leaves and shoveling are common culprits that send people to seek medical attention for shoulder pain. In addition, injuries that involve lifting can also cause increased pain in…
Do you find your knees or hips hurting after sitting for too long? Has bending or squatting become difficult or even painful? This is a common complaint of people with knee or hip arthritis or osteoarthritis. Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that 1 out of every 2 people will…
