Injuries are never convenient, but when you’re exercising or training, they can be particularly frustrating. Educate yourself about common injuries and learn how to avoid them to save yourself from some unnecessary pain down the road. ACL Injuries Any activity that involves jumping or rapid changing in...
Whether you’re a victim of chronic tension headaches or you’ve just experienced them occasionally, you know how painful they can be. Concentrating can be difficult when you're feeling the pressure in your head. Your entire day may be down the drain when you experience these...
Lower back pain can be a real, well pain. It seems to inflict all of us at some point or another. You can avoid this common pain with a few simple practices and exercises. Keep your back free from strain and stress as you stretch...
Wrist pain can deter you from your everyday activities. It’s difficult to be productive with that kind of nagging pain. Determining what has caused you pain may help you to treat symptoms and prevent future injury or chronic pain. You may need medical attention, or...
When you spend a majority of the day sitting at a desk, it’s easy to have poor posture. Over time, this poor posture can instill bad habits in you and take its toll on your body. Ever had your neck ache after a long day...
Have you been involved in a car accident recently? If so, you may have symptoms that you have not even noticed or have brushed aside. These often unnoticed injuries could worsen if left untreated. 1. Whiplash Perhaps the most common among car accident injuries—whiplash. This injury...
Thinking of getting a massage? Before you book an appointment, get to know the different types of massages and how they may benefit you. If you’re looking to relieve some pain in a specific spot, a structural massage may be the answer for you. By...
Seeing a chiropractor seems to be something that we put on our to-do list that never gets done. Even with the best of intentions, it’s easy to put off the visit until we’re in dire need. Don’t let your back pain turn into a chronic...
What is Sciatica? Sciatica refers to a pain along the path of the sciatic nerve—stemming in your back and reaching down your legs. The sciatica nerve spans from the lower back down the back side of each leg to the feet. This pain can affect the...
Most medical and athletic professionals suggest that you stretch regularly. It’s recommended that you warm up your muscles with a light jog or walk, and then stretch them before strenuous activity. Stretching after exercise can help to reduce lactic acid, which leads to sore and...