Health blog Category: sports injuries
Three Common Causes of Our Back Issues
Roughly two-thirds of Americans suffer from low back issues in particular, yet only 63 percent actually take the steps to relieve their pain, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Of those two-thirds, 69% say their lower back pain affected their daily lives in different ways such as exercise, sleeping, working and time with family and friends. Those four activities alone make up almost the entire day for most Americans. So why not do something about the pain?
Read full blogWhat is a “Charlie Horse”?
Without a doubt, many of you throughout the course of your lives have suffered a “Charlie horse” or “pulled a hamstring” while running, playing a sport, performing activity or simply while going about your daily life. Have you ever wondered what causes this to occur? Furthermore, how can they be treated and how can they be prevented in the future?
The hamstring is actually a group of three muscles:
- The biceps femoris
- The semitendinosis
- The semimembranosis)
These muscles work together to bend the knee as well as extend the hip.
Read full blog4 Ways to Run Faster and Farther
Do you run frequently for exercise, or just want to start so you can live a healthier lifestyle? Learning to run properly can make this a very effective form of exercises for any age group or fitness level.
The way that you run is a matter of energy and efficiency. You may ask yourself how some people can run farther, faster and make it seem effortless. The trick is in how their body moves.
Is Your Neck Disrupting Your Driving or Sleeping Schedule?
Neck problems are becoming more common due our sedentary lifestyles. How often do you use computers and phones throughout the day? Now think about your posture whenever you use these devices. Chances are, there’s probably room for improvement there.
Posture plays a large role in maintaining our neck health and good posture limits our chance of developing problems that can negatively affect our daily activities. Issues with our neck are commonly associated with pain, headaches, and general stiffness.
Read full blogIs Back Pain Plaguing Us With the Inability to Sleep…
If you are living with back problems and pain you are probably plagued by the inability to sleep, difficulty tying your shoes, bathing, sitting at work, or standing while waiting in line at the grocery store. You may also be restricted from your extracurricular sports activities and enjoying your favorite zumba exercise classes.
Like many conditions, when we have back pain or discomfort in one area of the body, if you don’t handle it, it can start impacting another area of the body and restrict you from enjoying your night at the movies, throwing the football with your son, or participating with your hiking club’s adventures. Back problems can make it difficult for you to complete your daily routine activities around the house.
Reducing Negative Impacts of Concussions
Your days have probably gotten a lot busier with the start of school and fall sports season in full swing. But as sports practices ramp up, so does your risk of injury. You may think that a concussion only happens in football games or car crashes. But the truth is, any sports players are at just as high a risk.
What is a Concussion?
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions.
Take Action to Cure Back Pain!
Let’s take some time to talk statistics. Roughly two-thirds of Americans suffer from low back pain in particular, yet only 63 percent actually take the steps to relieve their pain, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Of those two-thirds, 69% say their lower back pain affected their daily lives in different ways such as exercise, sleeping, working and time with family and friends. Those four activities alone make up almost the entire day for most Americans.
Read full blogDon’t Let an Injury Sideline You!
Have you…
- Had a prior sport related injury?
- Had a prior injury of any kind?
- Had pain during training or workouts?
- Recently started or soon starting a new sport season?
- Training for new sports/competition?
- Known someone who has a season ending injury?
Here’s how you can prevent sports injuries!
Injury occurs when one of two factors are present:
- Repetitive Actions: Most sport and athletic competition involves repetitive motion.
‘Do Anywhere Workouts’ – Stretches
School is starting again and your schedules are filling up. But as schedules get busy, it can be tough to keep fitness towards the top of you priority list. So, here are some ‘Do Anywhere Workouts’ and stretches you can perform anywhere without special equipment or a gym. Keep in mind, you don’t need a fancy stretching strap. Some other things that will suffice are:
- belt
- dog leash
- scarf
- towel
For all of these stretches, you will be seated on the floor, a couch, a bed or an exercise table, whatever is comfortable and available for you.
Read full blogOveruse of Injuries
Overuse injuries can be any chronic condition that stems from repetitive motion or force through a joint that places a significant amount of stress (over time) on the joint or surrounding tissue. These injuries can affect your bone, cartilage, tendons, and muscles. Some injuries produce a constant dull, ache; while others you may feel more sharp and pinching pain, depending on the area.
Some examples of overuse injuries are:
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
Shin splints may lead to some sort of stress reaction/fracture in the tibia if not taken care of.