Tag Archives: pain relief
Video: how to efficiently use your foam roller
A foam roller can be a valuable part of your warm up and cool down. Runner’s World recently produced a series of eight videos which shows one how to use a foam roller to work out knots in various parts … Continue reading
7 things your Chiropractor knows about you when you walk into the room
Your posture can reveal a lot about your health, lifestyle and mood. For example: when you see someone in a meeting with their arms crossed and slouched in their chair what do you think of them? Maybe they’re mad, maybe … Continue reading
How to Avoid Overtraining Injuries
Note: this article originally appeared on MoveForwardPT.com Has this happened to you? During training for a big race you start feeling pain in your foot. The first few times you feel it you just run it off but then during … Continue reading
Foot Exercises to Relieve Pain in the Back, Hips, and Knees
Did you know that your feet can have a direct effect on pain in your back, hips, and knees? We didn’t either until we read this article on TheHeartySoul.com. They listed five foot exercises that can help relieve pain in … Continue reading
Tips to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension
When your neck is sore, what is the first thing you do? Most of us probably roll our head in an attempt to stretch our neck. Something that we didn’t know until reading this article was that stretching a muscle … Continue reading
Infographic: 8 Solutions for Carpal Tunnel Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by the median nerve becoming irritated or compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in your wrist. Symptoms of the syndrome include numbness, pain, tingling, and weakness in the hand, wrist, even as far up … Continue reading
Pain Fighting Tricks from Physical Therapists
A physical therapist is probably the last person you would think to see when you are in pain, but they are often the ones that will give you [almost] immediate and lasting relief from pain. Prevention magazine recently asked PTs … Continue reading
Surprising Back Pain Triggers
Lower back pain can be caused by the strangest things. We asked around our office and found our employees had instances of lower back pain caused by the following: Pulling on snow boots Picking up a pet cat Sitting differently … Continue reading
4 Strength-Building Moves to Combat Shoulder Pain
Taking care of your shoulder is important to your overall health. It is important to find that balance between maintaining flexibility and over stretching, which can cause damage. The experts at Prevention spoke to Michael Silverman, PT, MSPT, of the … Continue reading
A Beginner’s Guide to Foam Rolling for Injury Prevention & Recovery
Congratulations! You have taken the first steps to a healthier, happier lifestyle. You started working out, going to bed at a reasonable time, and eating more fruits and vegetables. You’re feeling great, but this new lifestyle brings about aches and … Continue reading