What a game on Sunday. If you were watching closely, like we were, you probably cringed and yelled “ACL tear” at your TV as Odell Beckham Jr. went down late in the second quarter. Well maybe you didn’t yell ACL tear but you knew something was obviously wrong when he went down and had to …
Improve Your Flexibility
Anytime is a good time to get more flexible, but February is particularly good as we tend not to be as active in the Winter months, but Spring is around the corner. Taking the time now to get into a good stretching routine will help you soon enjoy those outdoor activities again. Improving flexibility through stretching …
Why am I dizzy?
Dizziness is the worst. Seriously. It throws everything off and just feels like you aren’t in control of your body. It leaves you disoriented, sometimes nauseous, and sometimes with a loss of balance. Unfortunately, dizziness is not a diagnosis. Dizziness is a symptom of a number of different conditions, some more serious and some less …
No Neck Pain November
“Stiff”, “Radiating”, “Sharp” or even “a Crinque”. These are just several of the ways I have heard people describe their neck pain. Neck pain can seriously affect your sleep quality, effectiveness at work and enjoyment of physical activities and hobbies. It can even make everyday tasks like driving seem challenging and painful. Furthermore, neck pain …
Sciatica? Or Maybe Just A Pain In The Butt?
Most people know the term sciatica. Many have had the unpleasant symptoms which can range from an annoying gnawing ache in the buttock, possibly extending toward the foot, to the extreme of “OH MY GOSH! LIGHTNING BOLTS SHOOTING DOWN MY LEG!” Sciatica is quite often cited as a reason someone is unable to do something …
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The true GOAT – The Greatest Of All Toes
Even the greats can’t be great without their great toe. In Super Bowl LV, Patrick Mahomes seemed to be the heir apparent to becoming a perennial Super Bowl Champ and MVP. After winning it all the year before, with his mobility and ability to throw the deep ball, he had led the Kansas City Chiefs …
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7 Simple Secrets For Solving Shoulder Pain
Many people delay getting help for shoulder pain much longer than they should. One reason may be that although the pain can be very intense at times, it may also be momentary or only when moving in a certain way. This leads to avoiding certain movements and believing it will go away on its own. …
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ACL Resource Guide
It’s Friday night. Game night! All of your hard work and dedication has led to this moment. The early morning practices, long drives to work outs, preparing meals and making sure your schedule is flawless… Yes, I’m talking to all the athlete parents out there who work hard to provide their child the best opportunity …
Parents Guide To Managing Fall Sports Injuries
Practices for High School Fall sports are finally back in full swing again. This is often the time when tweaks, aches or sports injuries can begin and nag a student athlete all season. What’s worse, they could even suffer a season ending injury. No parent would want their student athlete to miss out on their …
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Three Pearls Of Wisdom For Runners
Read below to learn about 3 of the most powerful tools to help you train smarter, not harder, for your next race! First Pearl: Don’t overlook this integral part of training. When preparing for an event, many runners understand the need for increasing distance, speed and changing out their sneakers. But the one huge …