Aches, sprains and soreness are common when one is trying to get in shape. However, muscle tears (also referred to as strains) can be more problematic. Those athletes who push their bodies beyond the failure point – doing forced reps or extreme training – are very likely to experience more intense [Read More]
Sports Injuries
Recovering from Shoulder Surgery
We depend on our shoulders so often every day that we may not realize how important a shoulder is until it’s injured. Shoulders provide the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. Because of this, a shoulder injury can curtail even the most basic of our daily activities. Whether that’s [Read More]
The 10 Most Common Orthopedic Injuries
We humans put our bodies through a lot, so most of us suffer some sort of musculoskeletal injury at some point in our lives. Between accidents and sports to simply working, there are plenty of ways in which a person can get hurt. Some types of orthopedic injuries are much more common than others. [Read More]
Workout Pain That Should Not Be Ignored
Many people work out daily. Good pain is something most fitness fans know all about, but what about when working out hurts and it isn't simple discomfort? Should you power through the pain or get it checked out? It's important to know the difference between the good kind of pain that properly [Read More]
Sprain Vs. Strain
If you had to choose between a strain or sprain, which malady would you prefer to endure? Truthfully, neither are much fun but most people don't realize that there's a difference between the two. Difference Between Sprains and Strains A sprain is a condition caused by bands of tissue, [Read More]
