Plantar Fasciitis Our feet are the foundation for all of our upright movements, supporting all of our body weight support and providing balance and stability when standing and moving. So when we have pain in one or both feet, it can drastically affect our daily activities. The most common foot pain complaint is plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs from the top of the heel toward the sole of the foot. One in 10 people will experience pain from plantar fasciitis at some point in their lives. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include a sharp, sometimes burning pain ..read more

Over time, even the best-conditioned athletes tend to suffer from pain associated with overuse injuries. Repeated motions from golfing tennis and many other sports can eventually exceed the tolerance of the muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage in certain areas of your body. Elbows and knees are common joints affected by these types of injuries. Unlike acute trauma, overuse injuries tend to sneak up on you, beginning with minor discomfort that you might ignore and, eventually becoming severe enough to interrupt training and other activities. Tennis elbow (pain on the outside of the elbow, and ..read more

Have you ever wondered about those tiny needles used in physical therapy that seem to magically alleviate pain? Well, you’re not alone. This method or treatment is what is commonly known as Dry Needling! Dry needling has been on the rise in the United States, with an increasing number of people turning to this technique for pain relief and rehabilitation. According to recent reports from the American Physical Therapy Association, dry needling is gaining popularity as an adjunctive therapy, particularly in sports medicine and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. So if you are an athlete or active pe ..read more

Sports injuries are thieves, stealing time, comfort, and your favorite activities from your life. The faster you can move past them, the faster you can get back to your professional sport, weekend warrior schedule, or regular pick up games with friends. One accessible, easy-to-use, and effective way to speed up healing is to use foam rolling. This self-guided way to accomplish myofascial release can help you to address muscle tightness, reduce soreness and improve your flexibility. Here is a look at how to use this approach to speed up your healing.  Understanding Foam Rolling Before you ..read more

As a dedicated runner, you experience both the joys and the challenges of conquering mile after mile of trail or track. What you may not realize, however, is how much successful, pain-free running depends upon the proper alignment of your hip, knees, feet and ankles. Without this alignment, you may experience conditions like IT band syndrome. Extremely common among runners, it is also very treatable, as long as you have a sports medicine professional who can help you get your body working harmoniously again.  Understanding IT Band Syndrome IT Band Syndrome, short for iliotibial band syndr ..read more

Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that can afflict anyone who engages in strenuous or repetitive activity. Runners in particular are prone to this type of ankle inflammation, thanks to the strain that the running motion puts on this ankle tendon over time. In order to prevent Achilles tendinitis, or to manage it when it occurs, every runner needs to follow certain best practices. Here is a look at how to maintain your health and your performance no matter how much you love to run.  Understanding Achilles Tendinitis Achilles tendinitis is the inflammation of the Achilles tendon. Th ..read more

Shin splints develop from repeated stress to the shin bone by the pulling and tugging of the muscles and connective tissue in the lower leg. The pain often occurs with beginner and seasoned athletes and is a painful condition that interferes with athletes’ training regimes. Instead of discontinuing your training, there are a few things you can do to manage the shin pain while running. Choosing the correct attire with adequate support Make sure that you wear the correct shoes with good arch and heel support and shock-absorbing insoles. Custom orthotics with padding reduce stress on the shin du ..read more

There’s no doubt that participating in outdoor sports is good for health, as it is also a form of exercise and physical activity. However, it’s also known that sports can be strenuous for the muscles, joints, and tissues, leading to pain and soreness. Golf and tennis are both two such intensive sports, and it’s not uncommon for players to often develop lower back pain. If you’re a regular golf or tennis player experiencing pain in the lower back area, whether mild or severe, you must treat it as quickly as possible. You can consider various options for low back pain relief, but chiropractic tr ..read more

Every tennis player is susceptible to shoulder pain at some point in time. Like any other prevalent injury in tennis, shoulder pain in tennis players is also caused due to repetitive movements. Tennis involves full-body movement, specifically that of the shoulder and hands. Repeated overhead movement through your dominant shoulder is one of the main causes of shoulder pain in tennis players. A study on rotator cuff injuries in tennis players mentions, “The serve is the most energy-demanding motion in the sport, and it accounts for 45 to 60% of all strokes performed in a tennis match ..read more

As one of the most common knee injuries, MCL and meniscus tears affect more than 1 million people in the United States every year. Most often caused by abrupt twisting or falling, such as during a sports event, these injuries can range from a simple sprain to a complete tear and can be both painful and debilitating. The good news is that understanding these injuries, and how to treat them, can make it easier to get the correct restorative approach and get back to your regular fitness levels. What are MCL and meniscus injuries? Known as the medial collateral ligament, the MCL is a st ..read more