Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com Physical fitness enthusiasts understand the elation that follows a vigorous workout, but the aftermath of sore muscles and potential injuries can be a downer. When facing post-workout discomfort, seeking professional help becomes essential for adequate recovery. Amidst the sea of options, chiropractors stand out as unsung heroes, offering … [Read more...]
Injury Prevention Tips While Running a Marathon
By Jenny Lee, Physical Therapist Long-distance running, such as running marathons, is a huge physical and an indication of peak physical, and often mental, performance. Unfortunately, an activity such as long-distance running, that involves a repetitive strain on your body, often comes with its share of injuries. In fact, the majority of runners will experience an injury … [Read more...]
How Staying Active Can Help Your Injury Recovery
Recovering from an injury can really put you off track. It can be emotionally and physically stressful to deal with any injury or illness. Although rest is thought to be one of the best things to help you heal, it can also start to work against you if your routine becomes too lethargic. Studies show that moderate activity can actually help you heal faster from an injury. … [Read more...]
Prevent Osteoporosis – And Injury – With These Top Exercise Tips
It happens far too often: You go to the gym with a big fitness goal in mind, then suffer a painful injury that keeps you from exercising for weeks or longer. Injuries are common in everyone, from beginners to champions, but there are a few simple tricks for keeping damage at bay and protecting your bone health as you go. What are some quick tips to prevent injury while working … [Read more...]
Cupping: Gaining Popularity At Rio 2016
Purplish circles have been spotted on the swimmer's upper body poolside at the 2016 Olympics in Rio this week, one of them being 19-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps. The purpose of cupping is to enhance circulation, help relieve pain, remove "heat" and pull out the toxins that linger in your body's tissues. The Question arises - What is Cupping … [Read more...]
Forcing A Stretch Is A Recipe For Injury
Movement is essential for survival, if you don’t move through a joint’s full range of motion, you can develop a limited range of motion. With Rio competitions in full swing, there are some aspects that need to be looked upon - stretching or rather overstretching is one of them. In the words of Asker Jeukendrup, an exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist who has worked … [Read more...]
