Shin splints are a common injury that affects athletes and runners. It is a painful condition that occurs when the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around the shinbone become inflamed. The pain can be felt along the inside or outside of the shinbone and can be worsened by physical activity. One way to alleviate the […]
Shin splints are a common injury that can affect anyone who engages in physical activities involving running or jumping. The condition normally presents itself as pain in the shinbone or the tibia, which can be caused by a variety of factors such as overuse, improper footwear, or flat feet. But the good news is that […]
Runner’s knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a common condition that causes pain around the kneecap. It is often caused by overuse, poor alignment of the knee joint, or muscle imbalances. It can be a frustrating condition for runners and other athletes who enjoy high-impact activities, as it can limit their ability to […]
Have you ever woken up the day after an intense workout feeling like you can barely move? We’ve all been there – those aches and pains in your muscles can be a major deterrent to getting in your next workout. But should you skip your workout altogether when you’re feeling sore? Not necessarily. Here are […]
Treating Your Rotator Cuff Injury – Causes and Fixes What Is Your Rotator Cuff? Your rotator cuff consists of a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. These keep the head of your upper arm bone snug in the shallow socket of your shoulder. This allows you to move your arm and […]
If you’re an avid runner, you may have experienced knee swelling at some point. While running isn’t detrimental to the knees on a long-term basis, knee swelling is not normal and should be investigated further. It’s important to determine if the swelling is acute or chronic to figure out the underlying cause. Quick Summary Acute […]
Shin Splints when Running – Prevention and Recovery Running is an excellent form of exercise that is great for easing the stress of a long day, but as with all forms of exercise there is always the potential of excessively straining your muscles from a lack of preparation and taking proper preventative measures. Shin splints when running is one such […]
Pushing yourself a bit too hard trying to beat your own record or scoring the winning goal can cause injury. Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage (EIMD) and Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) to be exact. There’s nothing worse than an inflamed or stiff muscle to cramp your style! So should you use a heat or an ice pack? […]
Knee pain can blight a person’s day to day life, it can make even the simplest of tasks seem impossible and render a person practically immobile.Because of the wide and varied nature of knee pain, it can be difficult to tell a problem from a momentary pain. As a nation we are notoriously reluctant to […]
