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Treating a Sports Hernia
Athletic pubalgia is the technical term for the severe groin pain often called a sports hernia—although unlike a true hernia, no abdominal-cavity organs protrude where they should not. Because the cause of the pain is often missed or misidentified, an accurate diagnosis of athletic pubalgia is the first step in treating the condition and oftenContinue Reading »
Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports
I just read an article in the New York Times from April 5, 2011 citing guidelines on signs and symptoms of young athletes developing overuse injuries. The information can be found on www.journalof athletictraining.org by using search terms “pediatric overuse injuries”. It lists the signs of overuse injuries in youths. With the year round commitmentsContinue Reading »
Team Sports: How Safe Are They?
The physical benefits of participating in sports are obvious in our increasingly obese society, but team sports also teach cooperation, responsibility to the team, mental preparedness and social development. What about the risk of injury? With the consequences of repeated concussions of football players as a hot topic in the news, it is reasonable toContinue Reading »
How to Avoid Low Back Pain While Rowing
To understand why rowing is so prevalent let’s take a quick look at the history of rowing The history of rowing can be traced back to Egyptian times as early as 1000 BC but the first recorded competition was a boat race in 1828 between Oxford-Cambridge.In North America the first race was held in the NewContinue Reading »
What Is Knee Bursitis, And Should I Be Worried?
Do you have swelling around your knee joint? Do you feel pain in your knee, especially when climbing stairs or kneeling? Are you wondering whether it’s a muscle sprain, strain, or maybe even arthritis? Unfortunately, many of us think, “Oh, it’s just a muscle strain or sprain. It’ll get better in a few days” whenContinue Reading »
I Have A Pinched Nerve In My Shoulder; What Should I Do?
If you’re living with a pinched nerve in your shoulder, chances are it doesn’t take much to cause you considerable pain – even something as simple as reaching for something on the top shelf at your local grocery store can cause burning pain.As you go about your day-to-day life, it’s easy to overlook these littleContinue Reading »
I Have Ongoing Pain In My Leg Muscles; What Can I Do?
Do you struggle with pain in your leg muscles?We know that determining what’s causing this type of pain and how best to treat it can be difficult.But understanding some of the most common causes of muscle pain in the legs can potentially help you identify the root cause and get some much-needed relief from theContinue Reading »
What Is The Cervical Spine, And Is It The Cause of my pain?
Are you one of the many people suffering from chronic neck pain?Do you want to get to the root cause of this pain instead of just managing the symptoms?Well, the cervical spine (the upper portion of your backbone) could well be the culprit and the root cause of your pain.Neck injuries and pain are uncomfortableContinue Reading »
Should I Stop Exercising With Knee Pain?
Are your knees always achy and stiff?Do they sometimes feel like they “pop” or might “give way”?Are you worried that you might have to give up exercising?There are various reasons why knee pain can occur, but the most common ones are injuries, overuse, or arthritis. While knee pain can develop at any age, adults “overContinue Reading »