Sports medicine specialists have reported that 20% of athletes have missed a practice or game due to a hamstring injury. Of all hamstring injuries, nearly 18% were recurring injuries. Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries that medical professionals treat. Today, we are going to discuss what the hamstring is, its causes and …
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The shoulder is a ball and socket joint where your upper arm bones (humerus), shoulder blades (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle) meet. Each shoulder is held in place by a group of soft tissues called the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons that cover and protect the upper arm bones. This allows …
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint where your upper arm bones (humerus), shoulder blades (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle) meet. Each shoulder is held in place by a group of soft tissues that consist of muscles and tendons called the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff covers and protects the upper arm bones and allows …
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Have you noticed your back aching during or after your exercise routine? Maybe you even find yourself laying flat on the floor patiently waiting for the pain to subside. We are going to look into the symptoms of back pain, a few exercises that can help reduce pain, and how to prevent future back pain. …
What is inflammation? How does ice reduce inflammation? These are great questions! At some point, most people have experienced an injury that resulted in inflammation. More than likely it will happen again. Continue reading to learn about inflammation and how ice can be used to reduce swelling. What is Inflammation? When our bodies come across …
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Do you enjoy golfing but tend to find yourself suffering from lower or upper back pain? Back pain is the most common golf related injury. You may experience pain with each swing, only when following your round, or consistent pain that keeps you off the green. The goal is to play pain-free while at the …
Do you have chronic pain in your back, joints, or neck? Radiofrequency ablation may be the best pain management option for you. Read on to learn more about this effective treatment. What is Radiofrequency Ablation? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure used to help many people find relief from chronic pain. In most people, it …
What is a Whiplash Injury? Whiplash results from sudden and forced movement to your neck and spine. It is an injury that can damage the musculoskeletal system and is also known as a neck strain, a tear of the muscle or tendon in the neck—often confused with a neck sprain, which is a tear in …
Neck pain is widespread, with most people experiencing it on some level during different seasons of life. It does not take an injury or severe illness to be afflicted with neck pain. The most common cause is muscle strain. Discomfort can be brought on simply by poor posture, sleeping in an awkward position, or other …
If you suffer from chronic back pain or even arm or leg pain, you may benefit from spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy. This treatment reduces your pain by preventing pain signals from the spine from reaching the brain. This is achieved using an SCS device that operates similarly to a pacemaker. The device sends nerve …
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