Featured sports along with common injuries and how to prevent them
Do you ever look outside in the middle of a work day, admire the beautiful warm weather, and wish that you could leave to go climb? We do, too. The bad news is that your job could be affecting more than just your climbing schedule. Many American jobs are computer-based and take a huge toll [...]
If you are already injured, then you should see a sports chiropractor, physical therapist, or an orthopedic doctor. And even if you aren't injured you should still see a personal trainer or fitness expert to learn the proper exercises in order to avoid injury. Find a gym where you can start at your current capabilities [...]
Achilles Tendonitis The achilles tendon is located at the back of your ankle and attaches your calf muscle to your heel bone. The calf consists of two muscles called the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles are the primary muscle of pointing the foot. Achilles tendonitis describes when that band of tissue gets inflamed and irritated [...]
Is that pain down your leg sciatica or something else? What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a medical condition characterized by pain going down the leg from the lower back. This pain may go down the back of the leg. Generally, symptoms are one sided and are worse with sitting or long walks. Sciatica can also come [...]
7 Tips for Post Race Soreness Training well is a great way to avoid injury and limit soreness after a race. If you are sore after your race, that can still be normal because the excitement from the race can make us push ourselves even harder. Here are a few tips for you. Hydrate after [...]
6 Facts you need to know about plantar fasciitis Not all foot pain is plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is soft tissue that covers the arch of your foot. It is often worse towards the heel and in the morning. It is important to stretch your calf muscles The plantar fascia attached at the same [...]
Shin Splints Shin Splints is when muscles, tendons and bone tissue become overworked. It can often happen when you increase your frequency or intensity of your workouts. Common factors that can contribute to shin splints can be from over-pronation (excessive inward rolling of your foot), worn shoes, inadequate stretching or excessive stress placed on one [...]
The question we get a lot in our office when should I use ice and when should I use heat? Cold Therapy What is does: Cold therapy slows down the blood flow to an injury, which reduces swelling, inflammation and pain When to use it: Ice should be used right after an injury or after [...]
Time for new shoes or time for better running form? Common shoe wear patterns and the problems associated with them When you run, the part of your shoe that hits the ground first will wear down faster causing a pattern. By analyzing the bottom of your running shoes after you have really worn them [...]
