What Can Happen When You Ignore a Muscle Injury?
After a workout or demanding sports practice, sore muscles are to be expected. While you’ve likely heard the phrase “No pain, no gain”, you also know that not all discomfort is created equal. “Good” pain often falls under the category of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which occurs six to eight hours after your workout…
How Serious Are Soft Tissue Injuries?
Soft tissue injuries occur when the body’s muscles, tendons or ligaments experience a degree of trauma. Oftentimes, these injuries happen suddenly – for instance, stepping too sharply and spraining an ankle – or may occur gradually as a result of overuse. Many people experience soft tissue injuries when they don’t let their muscles fully recover…
How to Avoid Common Summer Sports Injuries
The weather is getting warmer and many of us plan on spending more active time outside. Rather than jumping back into bike riding, hiking or playing summer sports, make sure your body is prepared to prevent injuries that could cut your season short. Repetitive Motion Back Injuries Activities like swimming and cycling involve a series…
Tips to Reduce Concussion Risks on the Field
In recent years, concussions on the playing field have received more attention, particularly where youth leagues and school teams are concerned. What should athletes know to prevent concussions? How Concussions Happen The brain is a soft organ surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid. While your skull protects it, the brain can still move around inside. When a…
Why Knee Injuries Should Be Taken Seriously
The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most complex. Its size, location and functionality make it vulnerable to a host of injuries, from sprains and tears to broken bones. Many patients require intense physical therapy following a knee injury, rather than simple rest and ice. Many knee injuries happen…