Getting You Back to Better
You’re not alone if you experience ankle pain when walking up or down stairs. This is a common problem for people of all ages, but especially for athletes and older adults. It can be frustrating to the point that you want to avoid stairs altogether. However, there are stairs all over town or maybe even …
Ankle Pain with Stairs: Causes and Home Treatment Options Read More »
If you’ve recently sprained your ankle, you are not alone. Nearly 25,000 people suffer an ankle sprain each day. Over 2 million people sprain their ankles each year. Needless to say, ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries out there. However, one might think that because they are so common that we would …
5 Common Mistakes You’re Making After an Ankle Sprain Read More »
Low back pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints and reasons for visiting the doctor. Nearly 4 out of 5 adults will experience low back pain at some point. It’s estimated that low back and neck pain combined cost nearly 135 billion dollars each year. One of the most common aggravating activities for …
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If you are an avid runner and have recently suffered from an ankle sprain, you may wonder when it is safe to return to running. Ankle sprains can happen to anyone, and they can be quite painful. The worst part of an ankle sprain for runners isn’t even the pain. It’s the mental side of …
Return to Running After an Ankle Sprain: A Helpful Guide Read More »
Chronic back pain is a common issue that many people suffer from. While several things can contribute to back pain, the impact on regular activities can be frustrating. Running is often one of the main culprits of acute and chronic back pain. The repetitive impact of pounding the pavement can put a strain on the …
5 Reasons Why Running on a Treadmill is Better for Back Pain Read More »
If you are one of the thousands of people who have recently undergone hip replacement surgery, you may be wondering what to expect during your first week. Recovering from hip replacement surgery can be a bit challenging, but with some planning and hard work, you will be on your way to a full and speedy …
Hip Replacement: What to Expect in Your First Week Read More »
Regular running brings loads of health benefits, like improved mental health and mortality, decreased cancer risk, and countless more. Yet, it also brings loads of impact onto your lower extremity. It’s well known that your body must absorb up to six times its weight in force while running. With the statistics sitting at about 50% …
Ankle Exercises for Runners: Strengthening, Stretching, and Loosening Up Read More »
The body is a complex arrangement of muscles, tendons, and joints. Repetitive stress can play a wicked toll upon any number of these structures, causing pain that is limiting and frustrating. Runners know this all too well! The Tibialis Posterior is a muscle that plays an important role in maintaining a healthy arch and stable …
How to Strengthen the Tibialis Posterior: A Helpful Guide Read More »
Although many things can set people apart, back pain in the QL muscle region is not one of them. It is reported that over 65 million people complain of lower back pain per year in the US alone. If you are one of the many individuals who fall into this category, you may be wondering …
Lower Back Pain: Treatment of The QL and Lateral Back Pain Read More »
One of the most underrated muscles in the body is the Soleus. The Soleus is a deep muscle in the calf that plays an important role in stabilizing the ankle and keeping our bodies upright and is the most active muscle during running. It’s often overlooked, but it’s critical to keep this muscle strong if …
5 Great Exercises to Strengthen the Soleus: What, Why, and How Read More »
