The Achilles tendon is a large band of fibrous tissue that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel bone. The Achilles tendon is also called the calcaneal tendon. When the calf muscles contract, […]
Our knees have two C-shaped cartilages, referred to as meniscus/menisci. These pieces of cartilage act like a cushion between your shinbone and your thighbone. A torn meniscus causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. You may also […]
If you are trying to rehabilitate a muscle or joint, swimming is one exercise that can help you get moving without increasing the strain on the injured area, as it is low impact move and […]
If you suffer from chronic musculoskeletal pain like low back pain or neck pain, then you might have considered intramuscular stimulation treatment (also known as IMS or “dry needling”) or acupuncture. IMS involves the use […]
About 1 million bone fractures (or broken bones) occur every year in the United States — so often that they’re considered “common” injuries. For anyone who’s ever suffered a broken bone, though, it doesn’t feel […]
The number of total hip replacements performed in the United States has skyrocketed during the past couple of decades. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), replacements among patients age 45 and older […]
You’re hiking along and suddenly you step on a rock you didn’t see. Your ankle rolls and you feel that sharp pain. You stop, kneeling down. Ouch! Did you just sprain your ankle? Ankle sprains […]
Hip pain is extremely common and can be very debilitating. Luckily, these stretches are quick and easy and can help relieve hip pain fast. CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. 1. Play Your Band […]
Causes of Achilles Tendonitis: Jim had regularly been running for months — three marathons with no trouble at all. Everything seemed to be going great. Then, one day, after doing a relatively easy jog after […]
If you’ve ever pulled your hamstring, you know how painful it can be. A hamstring injury can put you out of commission for weeks. If you have a full muscle tear, you might even require […]
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