It’s well known that stretching before a workout can help you prevent muscle damaged and ensure that your workout is safe and productive. While scientific studies looking at the efficacy of stretching are mixed, stretching still has a number of widely accepted health benefits. Each time that you begin to exercise, you should engage in […]
Read MoreEach time you exercise, you slowly break down your muscles, creating tiny tears in the muscle fabric. After time, these tiny tears rebuild, leading to additional muscle strength. When you work out too hard, however, you may cause more damage to the muscle than you intended. This creates the sensation of a “pulled” muscle. When […]
Read MoreThere are so many different bones and muscles in your back that it can sometimes be difficult to determine the exact cause of lingering or chronic pain in the area, and subsequently which medication or treatment plan is going to work best. After surgery, most patients are prescribed physical therapy as a part of their […]
Read MoreFor those who experience pain on a daily basis while they are trying to execute their normal, everyday tasks, finding the right type of treatment is not always as simple as a visit to the family physician. Sometimes a form of treatment that goes beyond medication that can be picked up from the pharmacy is […]
Read MoreThe most common injuries in soccer that cause athletes to miss time are ligament injuries (such as injuries to the knees and ankles) and muscle strains (usually to the hamstrings or groin). The most common injury varies based on the level of play and player we’re talking about—for elite, ultra-competitive leagues, the most common injury […]
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