Shoulder impingement syndrome is very frustrating, especially when the pain seems to come and go. You never quite know when you’ll be greeted with a shot of severe pain. This article will outline the major things to avoid when you have shoulder impingement so you can stop exacerbating the pain and start feeling better. What …
Tape is tape, right? Wrong. If you’ve ever found yourself riddled with indecision in the sports tape aisle, you’ll quickly learn there’s quite a variety. So before you just grab any old tape and hope for the best, this article will explore the differences between kinesiology tape vs. athletic tape so you can choose the …
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Does your Achilles frequently feel tight or painful? That nagging feeling (especially after you were active) may be trying to tell you something (and the problem may not be just your Achilles). Keep reading to discover some of the most common reasons why your Achilles always feels tight, what you can do about it, and …
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Do you feel like your hamstrings always feel tight no matter how much you stretch? Then this article is for you. Tight hamstrings are a common concern, but the answer may not be exactly what you think. Keep reading to learn the most common causes and actionable solutions for chronically tight hamstrings. Hamstring anatomy First, …
Have you ever wondered if slapping on some colorful tape can solve your knee pain problems? After all, athletes are always covered in it, so it must be good. Taping is a popular go-to for injuries and patellofemoral pain is no exception. Although it may be popular, does it actually work? Let’s explore the different taping …
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The fitness world is a hotbed for buzzwords – and the term “corrective exercise” is one of them. Don’t get me wrong, corrective exercise can be extremely valuable when used appropriately. As usual, there’s a lot more information that needs to be teased out. Let’s explore deeper into the topic of corrective exercise, plus how …
Foam rolling is all the rage and can be an accessible way to improve your mobility and manage aches and pains on your own. At every gym, it seems like foam rolling is touted as the key to cure what ails ya. But can foam rolling be harmful? Yes, if you do it wrong. Keep …
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If your tennis elbow isn’t getting better, it’s time to look at other things throughout the day that can be stressing this area that may seem innocent. Knowing what to avoid when you have tennis elbow can speed up your recovery, avoiding the dreadful one step forward, two steps back dance. This article will go …
When you have osteoporosis, you’ve probably heard that low-impact strengthening exercises are essential to help build bone health. Pilates exercise typically makes the list of low-impact strengthening exercises, but is Pilates safe for osteoporosis? The truth is, it can be a little tricky to tease out which exercises to avoid. Pilates is mostly safe, with …
Sacroiliac pain can be a frustrating experience when pain is waiting for you at every step. A big part of getting better is quickly is understanding what not to do to avoid constant flare-ups. But what aggravates sacroiliac joint pain? This article will take you through the basics of SI joint pain and explain what …
