It can be hard to squeeze in time to go to the gym. Between early morning meetings, late night work events and taking your kids to school, it’s often difficult to find time to work out when life gets busy. Thankfully, with some of our tips and tricks listed below, we have a few ways […]
Winter is the perfect time to go on that ski trip that you’ve been dreaming about, tucked away in the mountains for a week, zipping fast down the slopes for hours on end. As with any seasonal sport and activity, opportunities for injuries increase. While there are several common winter injuries that you need to […]
With the start of 2018, comes plenty of new year’s resolutions. One thing that we hope is included in your list to make this year a great one, is the resolution to take care of your body. Whether that’s through joining a running club, attending a yoga class or learning the act of meditation, we’ve […]
We’ve all been there before. You just finished a hard workout at the gym and you’re ready to head home. But before you do that, you pause to consider taking the time to stretch. It seems pointless, but you know you should do it. Instead, you opt to head home and stretch there, which you […]
We’ve all experienced it before, that uncomfortable, puffy, red swelling that comes with inflammation. But when it begins to interfere with your workout routine or daily habits, it can be a real drawback. It’s important to first understand what exactly causes inflammation and what you can do about it, in order to take the proper […]
It doesn’t get any better than the sense of accomplishment that comes with finishing a marathon. If you’ve ran one, you know the amount of training and months of preparation that go into getting ready for the big race. From long runs on the weekends to early morning runs before work to the tapering and […]
Do you remember getting checked for scoliosis in school when you were younger? You probably took the Adam’s Forward Bend Test, where you bent forward at the waist 90 degrees with your arms stretched toward the floor, and your knees remained straight. What they were looking for in this routine screening was any abnormalities, like […]
The shoulder is the most mobile of your joints, so it’s no wonder that shoulder injuries are fairly common. Individuals who engage in sports such as swimming and baseball are prone to overuse shoulder injuries more frequently than other sports, with the arm being used in a constant overhead motion. Shoulder bursitis and tendinitis are […]
Low back pain is caused by soft tissues that support the lower spine, which affect the ligaments, muscles and tendons. These soft tissues hold the body upright, as well as support weight from your upper body. This is what the lower spine depends on for support. Two types of soft tissue injuries can occur in […]
Overuse hip injuries are common in active individuals, such as runners, cyclers and those in sports like football, hockey and soccer. These injuries can begin with chronic pain from repetitive, high-impact activities like running, or sudden increases in activity levels from training. Hip Tendonitis Tendonitis occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed from repetitive stress. Tendons […]
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