Sports Therapy

The rotator cuff consists of four muscles with thick tendons that attach to the humerus, the upper arm bone. It acts like a cover over the humerus head, holds it in place and assists in rotational...

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot injury characterized by heel pain and soreness due to an inflamed tissue called the plantar fascia that runs along the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis can...

When you are ready to purchase an elbow brace, there are many things you need to consider. This article will help you with your decision.

The hamstring, a muscle that connects the back of the hip to the back of the knee, is prone to strains and sprains when competing in athletics, especially if is not stretched properly beforehand....

Many people suffer from knee pain but don't know how to relieve the discomfort. There are many different ways that knee pain can occur from. Whether it's working out or just from your everyday...

Cramps can be painful and cause discomfort, but cramps can be prevented. To avoid cramping you need to understand the source. Cramps can occur because of dehydration, temperature, and low amounts...

Regular Joggers and Weekend Warriors can develop more than muscle aches over time. The consequences of a damaged knee can lead to very expensive surgery. Here is a low cost procedure that, over a...

This is part 2 on working with a Rotator Cuff Injury and prevention.

Rotator Cuff Injury tips on how to prevent this type of injury,written by my daughter who has a Masters in athletic training.

Your foot is itching, burning, and tender. Looks like the cat chewed it. You picked up athlete's foot somewhere! You just need to get rid of that pain. Here's how.

Nobody wants to get hurt or or have sports injury,here are some injury prevention tips.

Minor ankle sprains can be treated at home by icing the ankle right away and using sports tape to safeguard for walking and sports activity. Use a special thin tape to protect the skin before...

As we get older, our muscles become less flexible, and the stresses of adult life add to the tension our muscles carry on an everyday basis. Workers who spend a lot of time in front of computers...

using the rice principle, you will be able to treat pain easily by following these four steps. When dealing with shin splints, you want to work to improve them as soon as the pain occurs or else...

Sore leg muscles can be caused by a number of things, including lifting heavy objects or partaking in sports without proper preparation. A sore muscle is caused by tears in the muscle fiber,...

Sea rocks are often used for therapeutic purposes. Identifying the different sea rocks is the first step to determining which rocks are the most beneficial for you. Read on to learn how to...

Who wouldn't love having a personal masseuse to work out all the kinks in their neck? Sadly, that is not a luxury most of us are able to afford. Sometimes we can't even find another person to...

Weak ankles can be a terrible disadvantage when you play sports. This is even more true when you do not know how to protect them properly.

It is relatively easy to suffer an injury like a jammed finger while playing sports, but the true competitor won't let the injury stop her. For athletes who refuse to stop playing, even when their...

Anyone who engages in regular physical activity can develop postural distortion patterns. These patterns are due to the over-development of some muscle groups in tandem with the under-development...

Arthritis is a painful inflammation that can affect any joint. Neck arthritis is particularly difficult to deal with because it can affect how far you can turn your head, which influences driving,...

If you’re a little hesitant to pop a pain reliever pill for sore muscles, try using home remedies to ease your muscle pain. All of these methods are easy to use and offer no side effects,...

Stretching the hamstrings is very important and often a neglected part of an exercise program. So many of my clients come to me with tight hamstrings. Tight hamstrings are one of the biggest...

For people suffering from arthritis, exercise has been proven to be one of the most helpful tools in improving pain and gaining additional movement in the pelvis region. If you are suffering from...

Strenuous sporting activities combined with the anxiety of daily life and work can result in a buildup of stress in your muscles. This, in turn, can lead to injury. One natural, non-invasive way...

Soccer has one of the lowest injury rates of any youth sport, but sports and injuries, unfortunately, go hand in hand. With a little knowledge of safety and prevention, you can help your child...

Soccer has one of the lowest injury rates of any youth sport, but sports and injuries, unfortunately, go hand in hand. With a little knowledge of safety and prevention, you can help your child...