Often when an injury occurs, people look for a quick solution. Many turn to pills or even consider surgery before rehab. Why? Because rehab takes time and effort. But what you should know is that rehab is greater than pills or surgery in most cases. Why you ask? Rehab...
Just because it is wintertime does not mean it is time to stop exercising. You certainly want to keep those gains you have been making. What it does mean is that some extra steps may be necessary to prevent winter injuries. Or the cold weather may necessitate a change...
It is not uncommon for an ankle sprain to hurt months after the initial injury. But why is that? Even though the swelling subsided and the tissues have healed (or mostly), the “fine motor” control can be impaired. This fine muscle control is necessary to make up for...
Snapping hip syndrome is a condition where an individual hears/feels a snapping of a tendon about the hip joint. In most instances this condition is not painful or a concern. However, for some pain and dysfunction can occur. There are actually 3 different types of...
Are you tired and frustrated, unable to walk without a limp due to pain? Worried you won’t be able to participate in the activities you love due to pain? If so…know you are far from alone. Every day, thousands of individuals struggle to walk without a limp. This could...
Why is it important to be proactive NOW so that one can have better mobility LATER? This is a question that many people ask (and/or) a topic people avoid until they can no longer. I want to bring in a quick car analogy here…most people regularly take their vehicle in...
For those who have ever experienced a muscle or joint issue, the recovery process is not always straight forward. You may reach a point of feeling better but then stop doing what helped you to feel better in the first place. But then at some point in the future, the...
An interesting trend happens every year about this time – people are on a mission to address those aches and pains they let linger for weeks or months. Why is that? Well, from about mid- November through January, people ignore these issues while focusing on the...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are a hot topic in the world of sports medicine. Well…2nd to concussion at the moment. The concern and frustration with this injury is that research proves prevention is possible. However, what is most seen in the...
Spring is officially here and it is just about time to head outside for the proverbial spring cleaning. Did you know spring cleaning can lead to many different injury issues? So, as you prepare for the clean up, lets take a moment to learn how to accomplish the task...