Getting You Back to Better
The first 2 weeks after a hip labral repair surgery can be both frightening and exciting all at the same time. You can’t wait to get back to a pain-free lifestyle but you also don’t want to do any damage to your new surgery. Yet you are sitting around waiting and can feel like you …
Hip Labral Repair Exercises For the First 2 Weeks Post Surgery Read More »
Chronic knee pain can be a real drain, especially when it comes to staying fit and healthy. Problems with the joint make exercising hard, so fitness is often put to the side. It can be hard for a family member or friend to see someone that they care about being affected so greatly by joint …
The 9 Best Gifts for Anyone With Chronic Knee Pain Read More »
Just like those suffering from it, back pain comes in all different (metaphorical) shapes and sizes. With many causes, types, and symptoms, back pain is far from one size fits all. So it should come as no surprise that the stretches and exercises to help with back pain have many variations, too. The Basics …
The Best Plank Variations for Back Pain and a Stronger Core Read More »
You’re in the 9th inning of the baseball game and a bunt comes tumbling your way. You grab the ball, wind up for the throw, and just as you throw your arm forward – yikes!! – your shoulder pops out of the socket! A shoulder dislocation is always a shock and never a fun experience. …
Rowing is a full-body workout effective for tackling both strength and cardio. From the outside looking in, you might think it’s only an arm workout. The many benefits of rowing include: Working out the lumbar musculature, pectorals, abdominal muscles, and large leg muscles. Strengthening the whole cardiovascular system and supporting the more efficient transportation of …
Tips to Prevent Injuries and Overuse Pain with Rowing Read More »
You’re done sitting on the sidelines watching everyone else do what they enjoy. You’re ready to get back to you, so you’re finally going to have a total knee replacement. You’ve made the decision, let us help you make your next move. Having surgery is stressful. A successful outcome and minimal hiccups require a lot …
Questions to Ask an Orthopedic Surgeon Before a Total Knee Replacement Read More »
The general public is no stranger to lower back pain. It’s the leading cause of activity limitations and missed workdays in the US. Up to 80% of people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. There are many causes of lower back pain, including muscle strain, poor posture, and pinched nerves. …
Lumbar Disc Herniation – An Exercise Guide to Speed Up Recovery Read More »
You put a little too much snap into that bend, and now you’ve tweaked something in your back. It’s probably not comforting to know at the moment, but you’re far from alone in your suffering. Back injuries and chronic back pain are some of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Back injuries cause over 264 …
Stretching or Strengthening: What’s More Important After a Back Injury? Read More »
There are so many options when shopping online for a TENS unit that it can be overwhelming. It seems new units are added daily. TENS units are a great option for managing pain at home while EMS can help speed up recovery after surgery. In a crowded field, we recently tested the new Auvon TENS …
The Achilles tendon is a tough band of tissue connecting your calf muscle to your heel bone. This tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It plays a key role in running, jumping, and walking. The Achilles tendon is susceptible to injury due to its limited blood supply and the high levels …
Achilles Tendon Repair – Prepare for a Faster Recovery Read More »
