A hamstring is a group of 3 muscles that run between the hip and the knee. The muscles work together for hip extension and flexing the knee. Hamstring tightness is a common problem, especially in sports that involve sprinting, but also from normal activities such as walking and dancing. It’s characterized by sudden pain at…
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You hear the stories all the time. An athlete suffers a major injury only to be back in the game within a few weeks or months. If the average person suffered the same type of injury, they might be out for a year or longer. In many cases, they never recover fully to the point…
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When a person is injured, the focus is often on rehabilitation after the initial inflammation has been taken care of. Physical therapy is often recommended to help the person regain range of motion and strength. However, sports massage can play an essential role in the recovery process and provide valuable benefits. Increased Blood Flow When…
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Swimming is one of the safest ways to work out. It is a low-impact exercise which comes with numerous health benefits, including weight loss and a cardio workout. However, it doesn’t come without a few risks to your body, especially if you get involved in competitive swimming. Certain injuries are more common in swimming, and…
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One of the most important muscle groups in your body are the quadriceps; you may not realize it, but they enable you to do most activities, like walking, running, climbing stairs, standing up, and lifting weights. Meanwhile, they also bear the brunt of inactivity when sitting a lot and can become extremely inflexible and stiff.…
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You hear about concussions all the time in sports. Football, boxing, even non-contact sports like baseball can have concussion injuries. Since they’re so common, many people think nothing of them. However, they can be more serious than you realize. If you or someone you know has suffered from a concussion, you need to understand the…
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Players move a lot in basketball, especially changing direction. This fast motion can lead to serious injuries, which can sideline you from the game. Here are a few tips to help you avoid injury as you play your beloved sport. Common Injuries in Basketball Before learning how to prevent injury in basketball, you should know…
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Most people know that heat or ice can be helpful for an injury. However, they may receive conflicting advice on when to use each one. Here is some information that will help you the next time you need a sports injury so that you can begin to recover faster and experience less pain. Using Heat…
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Shin splints are an injury that commonly happens to runners. They are painful and can put a hold on your running regimen for several days while they heal. It’s best to learn how to prevent them in the first place and treat them, so they heal quickly and with less pain when they do happen.…
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When a person has an injury, their goal is to recover as fast as possible. No one likes to be sidelined for a fall or other incident. Massage therapy is becoming more popular in treating acute injuries as part of a total treatment program. Depending on the cause of the condition and the damage that…
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