A frozen shoulder causes severe restriction of shoulder movement due to pain. The condition results from abnormal bands of tissue that form on the joint capsule. It causes pain in movement and restricts motion. Synovial fluid which generally lubricates the joint space allowing smooth movement is often lacking in this condition. Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis is more prevalent in diabetics and females. The onset may be followed by trauma in the shoulder of the athlete. Frozen Shoulder Causes Repeated tearing of tissue surrounding the glenohumeral joint. Scar tissue formation after a shoulder i ..read more

History of Massage Over thousands of years and in many cultures people have used massage to relieve stress and pain for recovery, protecting or improving one’s general health. The history of Massage is profound. Many people experienced the instinctive or intuitive use of massage. When stopping to hold an injury or any area of discomfort on the body. History of massage references have been found in many cultures around the world. Cultures without language also have passed down the tradition of techniques and massage revealed by notes of early explorers. In the cultures, medicine was ritual and ..read more

Rotator cuff tendinitis Rotator cuff tendinitis results in the irritation and inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles. It is a common injury in most sports requiring overhead arm movements, such as swimming, tennis, volleyball and weightlifting. The condition is also called the pitcher’s shoulder. Rotator cuff injury causes Irritation of the subacromial bursa of the rotator cuff causes swelling and inflammation. Inflammation of the tendons from baseball, tennis and swimming. Pre-existing disposition including anatomical irregularity. Rotator cuff symptoms Popping or crack ..read more

  Groin pain Just like any strain, groin strain also known as the pulled groin is a tear or stretch of the tendons or all the adductor muscles of the inner thigh muscles. Hockey, football, tennis and other sports that require quick and pivoting changes of direction are the most frequent actions for pulled groin. These sports injuries range from simple stretching of the muscles to more severe tearing of the muscle fibres. Just like other strains, it’s graded from one to three. The three is the most severe tear. Because of this function and location, athletes engaged in sports in which the ..read more

Quadriceps pain. Inflammation of the tendon can be due to repetitive stress to the quadriceps. Minor tears can happen in the tendon when it is stretched while exposed to loading. Quadriceps pain above the knee, especially when extending (straightening) the knee, often accompanies this injury. Cause of injury Repetitive acceleration and deceleration are like in football. Repetitive stress to the tendon from jumping or running. Quadriceps injury that is not treated. Quadriceps pain symptoms Pain above the patella. Running, jumping, kneeling or walking downstairs can cause more pain. Quadriceps ..read more

Slipped disc. Discs are segments of connective tissue which separate the vertebrae of the spine. They allow for the smooth flexion of the neck and back without the vertebral bones rubbing against each other. They provide absorption from shock. A slipped disc can also be called a prolapsed disc, herniated or ruptured. The results are when the intervertebral discs or shock-absorbing pads split or rupture. The discs have a jelly-like substance which seeps out into the surrounding tissues. It causes pressure on the spinal nerves and local inflammation. Sometimes the spinal cord exits the spinal ca ..read more

  Hip Flexor Pain – Hip Flexor Strain They are situated on the front of the hip. They bend the waist down or forward if the limbs are fixed and lift the thigh up. These muscles are used a lot in biking, kicking, running and jumping activities. Every time a new load is placed on the muscle or repetitive stresses are encountered without rest, the muscle can stretch or tear. Cause of injury Stress that is repetitive on the hip flexor muscles without sufficient time for recovery. Excessive stress is placed without strengthening and warm-up on the muscles. Improper techniques when cycling, r ..read more

Patellar dislocation Patellar dislocation commonly occurs during deceleration. When slowing down from a run to a walk. The patella slides from the groove between the femoral consoles. It doesn’t limit mobility. Swelling and pain can occur in this condition. People who have a structural deformity like high patella or a muscle imbalance, have a probability of subluxation. If the muscle vastus lateralis is stronger than the inner muscle vastus medialis of the quadriceps, muscle group. The imbalance can lead to uneven pressure on the patella, pulling the patella out of alignment. Additionally, the ..read more

Injuries classification They can be more serious or trivial. They can be classified in several ways. They can be described as being intrinsic or extrinsic. They are also classified according to the type of tissue that is injured. Special tissue, soft or hard injuries. They can be classified based on the type of insult that is inflicted upon the tissue.  It is direct or indirect with the direct impact of a hard tackle. The indirect forces exerted during the overloading of a hamstring muscle in the fast sprint.  They could happen from one incident or as a result of overuse – repetitive ..read more

Lower back pain. Ligament sprain of the back. Repetitive stress sudden, irregular movement or heavy load on the ligaments can result in tearing of the ligaments or sprain. The subsequent injury, which affects athletes in a wide variety of sports creates pain and varying levels of immobility. Cause of injury Lifting beyond normal capacity. Fast rapid torsion of the spine, including a fall during football, skiing, snowboarding or other activities. Unprepared movement with the back. Lower back pain symptoms Lower back pain and stiffness. Bending over is limited and pain when straightening the ba ..read more