4 Exercises to Heal Achilles Tendon Injuries
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, […]
Injury Recovery
How To Care For Your Knee Following Meniscus Tear Injury
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 […]
6 Water Exercises for Hip & Knee Rehabilitation
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 and nonweight […]
3 Must-have Tools for Tight Muscles
Using tools for tight muscles can reduce pain and help your muscles recover faster. If you want to feel good, watch this video to learn what tools you can use and how to use them. […]
What Is Causing Your Hip Pain?
You may not realize it, but your hips serve as your body’s foundation as you move through the world. They not only provide stability for your pelvis and core, but they also influence your posture, […]
5 Simple Microbreak Stretches to Fix the Damage Your Desk Job Does
These are some “get-off-your-seat” microbreak stretches. These stretches can help to keep you pain-free and healthy whether you are at home or the office, helping to get your circulation moving and decrease your sedentary time. […]
Healing the Sacroiliac (SI) Joint
If you have low back pain, it might be your sacroiliac (SI) joint acting up. Unfortunately, this problem is frequently overlooked even by experienced doctors. If you have pain localized in the lower back, there’s […]
IMS vs. Acupuncture — What Is the Difference?
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 […]
Painkillers — Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Risk
In our culture of instant gratification, the temptation is to look for quick and easy answers to pain. However, the evidence reveals that this tendency comes with a high risk. Are painkillers helpful? Is so, […]
How to Heal Broken Bones More Quickly
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 […]