31 Aug Why Are You So Sore After Tough Physical Activity? (And What to Do About It)
We've all been there: had a hard workout, done a little too much yard work, gone out of our comfort zone in that company softball game...
14 Apr What to Use for Injury/Pain? Ice? Heat? We Give You the Scoop on What to Use – and When
When you're struggling with pain and/or injury, it can be tricky to know whether to reach for your ice pack or if you should fire up your heating pad. Each method is a tool in your home-treatment tool box; and knowing when to use which...
12 Dec Shopping for the Holidays? Seven Things The Active People in Your Life Would Love…
The holiday season can be hectic, and if you're like most people there just aren't enough hours in the day to finish your gift-buying to-do list. Do you have someone on your list who seems impossible to shop for? We put together a list of...
30 Oct Physical Therapy Month: Fixing What Ails You — Your Hip- When it Hurts, It’s Hip to Figure it Out
Your hip is a major joint in your body; and it isn't too dramatic to say it's what keeps your leg going! Without your hip working well, you aren't moving well. Hip pain is common and can be caused by your favorite sporting activities (among...
25 Oct Physical Therapy Month: Fixing What Ails You — Achilles Tendinitis – What it Is & What to Do
Ever heard the phrase “that was his Achilles heel”? That phrase has staying power because the Achilles tendon is a really big deal; injury and pain there cause major problems that can really take you out of the game (even if your game is only...
24 Oct Physical Therapy Month: Fixing What Ails You — Shoulder Pain & How to Handle It
Your shoulder is like a piston in your engine: something you take for granted until it isn't working the way it should! Much like keeping up with car maintenance, it's important to take care of your shoulder so you don't end up with bigger problems. Your...
20 Aug Tag, Your IT Band! Tips for Keeping Yours Pain Free
Maybe you've heard of the IT band when a favorite pro athlete has to take some time off, or maybe you haven't heard of it until yours hurts and now you have to learn about it (the hard way). We tell you what your IT...
09 Mar Back Hurt? You Aren’t Alone! We Give you the Low-Down on Back Pain & Tips for Handling This Common Complaint
If you have back pain, you're a member of an unfortunately large club. The CDC published their 2016 “National Health Statistics Reports” and an estimated 20% of Americans reportedly suffer from lower back pain alone. Yet back pain is such an overwhelmingly common medical complaint,...
06 Feb Do’s and Don’ts for Staying Healthy During That Weird but Warm Winter Weather
This time of year it seems like you could be shoveling snow one day and then enjoying a freak fifty-degree day the next. Take a look outside the next time the mercury climbs and you'll probably see lots of walkers, runners, hikers, and bikers taking...