Bicep Tendonitis is an injury that is common among athletes who perform an overhead throwing or pulling motion found in football, baseball, weightlifting, gymnastics, and swimming, among others. The bicep muscles, located at the font of the upper arm, are crucial for movements that involve raising the arm or bending it at the elbow. The … Read more
Most people don’t give their big toes a lot of thought. However, the importance of these digits, in what’s referred to as the plantar complex part of the foot, becomes much more clear with a condition like a turf toe injury. The primary function of the big toe is to help disperse body weight through … Read more
It’s a natural human response for the body to respond to physical injury by creating scar tissue. Whether it’s internal scarring from a physical injury, cuts, burns, sores like acne, or the remnants of scar tissue after surgery, the body naturally attempts to heal the wound by growing this type of tissue. Unfortunately, scarred tissue … Read more
Stress and overuse of the feet can lead to a number of painful conditions that sometimes require treatment. Pain in the peroneal tendon can be problematic and if left untreated can turn into Peroneal Tendonitis, more commonly known as ankle tendonitis. It sounds cliché, but there’s no denying that our feet constantly take a pounding. … Read more
It’s nearly impossible to overstate the importance of our hands. It is one of those parts of the body that most people take for granted, until they start to experience pain or discomfort that makes even mundane movements difficult. Wrist Tendonitis (Tenosynovitis) is a condition that can make life far more challenging than expected if … Read more
Whether you’re a professional athlete, have a physically demanding job, or just live an active lifestyle, dealing with Patellar Tendonitis can be a serious setback. This form of tendinitis can happen to anyone, but it’s so common among athletes in sports like basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field that it’s often referred to as … Read more
Tennis Elbow, medically known as Lateral Epicondylitis, is caused by inflammation or sometimes micro-tears of the tendons that connect the outside of the elbow to the forearm muscles. Many of the causes and symptoms of tennis elbow are similar to Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis), though the pain and discomfort from that condition presents on the … Read more
If you’re an athlete or a person who lives a healthy, active lifestyle, you probably know about your IT Band and where it’s located. However, not everyone is familiar with all the important work this long piece of connective tissue handles. The Iliotibial Band (IT Band) runs along the outside of the leg, starting from … Read more
The health of our feet is not generally a “water-cooler” conversation, but if you’re dealing with significant pain, specifically from something like heel spurs, you’ll start thinking about it with every single step. Heel spurs, also called calcaneal spurs, can be especially problematic for professional or amateur athletes who need to maintain a high-level of … Read more
Cupping Therapy, sometimes referred to as simply “Cupping,” dates back thousands of years. Known to help ease pain, inflammation, and speed up the healing process, this treatment was developed by ancient Chinese and Egyptian practitioners and is easily one of the oldest therapeutics still in modern day use today. While anyone can undergo the procedure, … Read more
