Today, most of the patients who suffer from a rotator cuff tear often wonder if this issue could be resolved without surgery. First, let’s discuss what a rotator cuff tear actually is. A human body’s upper arm is connected to the shoulder blade with a group of muscles and tendons which are found in theContinue Reading »
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Top exercises for neck pain
Neck pain, in medical terms is known as cervical pain, can be experienced by a person anywhere between the bottom of your head (from where your neck starts) to your shoulder top. If this pain is ignored in its initial phase, chances are that you might soon experience pain in your upper back and arms.Continue Reading »
Three top exercises for lower back pain and sciatica
Exercise has become an essential part of life. Not only does it help to improve your overall health and your appearance, but it also helps to keep your body fit and in good physical condition, particularly when it comes to lower back pain. A person who is physically fit has much less chance of injuringContinue Reading »
When to be concerned about your lower back pain
Today, lower back pain is a common problem that many people suffer from. Generally, we ignore the pain as it subsides after taking rest for some time. It is usually for the short term and gets better without causing much issue, like immobility or numbness etc. However, if the back pain does not subside evenContinue Reading »
The Latest Post-Exercise Recovery Drink: Got (Chocolate) Milk?
As a mountain biker, I have definitely noticed a big difference in my rehabilitation after rides when drinking two post-exercise recovery beverages commonly used by endurance athletes: Endurox and Accelerade. My first time being introduced to these exercise drinks was after a sprint Triathlon in Cape May. Afterwards, I really had little to no muscleContinue Reading »
4 Key Steps For Helping You To Avoid A Hamstring Tear
4 Key Steps to Help You Avoid a Hamstring Tear Football season is in full swing and I’ve been spending a good chunk of time on the field watching my kids play. As a Physical Therapist, this season also means it’s the time when I see an increase of patients with painful hamstring tears dueContinue Reading »