The Pandemic forced us to look for alternatives for exercise and recreation. With indoor activity restrictions many people have started participating in water activities such as swimming, surfing, kayaking, stand up paddling, and more. Water sports are terrific forms of outdoor exercise which have many benefits, but theses activities can also be very taxing on … Continue reading Swimmer’s Shoulder. Water sports and shoulder pain.
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Why Does My Wrist Hurt? You May Have Dorsal Wrist Impingement Syndrome.
Wrist pain, a common complaint for yoga, gymnasts, and exercise enthusiasts, has recently become more prevalent since people have been forced to exercise at home and outdoors due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The most common cause of this wrist pain is dorsal wrist impingement syndrome commonly known as "yoga wrist". Dorsal wrist impingement, which causes … Continue reading Why Does My Wrist Hurt? You May Have Dorsal Wrist Impingement Syndrome.
Masks Are For Protection And Prevention Not Pain.
As of May 13th all Los Angeles residents are required to wear masks when they leave their homes until further notice. The wearing of a mask, a rule to help prevent the spreading of COVID-19, can increase stress to an already tense environment by putting unintended strain on the neck and shoulders. The new norm … Continue reading Masks Are For Protection And Prevention Not Pain.
Exercise Is A Pain In The Foot
Quarantine, stay at home orders, and gyms remaining closed have led many to look for other ways to exercise. Cardiovascular exercise in particular has been difficult to find substitutes for so many have started running outside or performing HIIT (high intensity interval training) at home. For those more accustomed to using the treadmill, stationary bike, … Continue reading Exercise Is A Pain In The Foot
Posture, Pain, and Stay At Home Orders : Tips to avoid aches and pains when you have to work from home
With the current Stay At Home Orders due to COVID-19, many employees are now working from home. As of March 2020 nearly 90% of organizations have recommended or required employees to work from home. There can be many positives working from home such as no commute time, flexibility of schedule, more time with family, less … Continue reading Posture, Pain, and Stay At Home Orders : Tips to avoid aches and pains when you have to work from home
Repetitive Strain/Stress Injuries
Have you ever developed a burning, aching pain in your shoulder after playing too many rounds of golf, or shooting pains and weakness in your elbows after working consecutive days in the garden? Have you had numbness, tingling, aches in your hands after spending weeks glued to the computer trying to make a deadline? If … Continue reading Repetitive Strain/Stress Injuries
FROZEN SHOULDER
Frozen shoulder, otherwise known as adhesive capsulitis, is a very common condition in which the shoulder joint stiffens, thus reducing its mobility over time. Commonly, this condition affects individuals between the ages of 40- 60, and occurs more in women than in men. Fortunately, after a period of worsening, frozen shoulders usually loosens or “thaws” … Continue reading FROZEN SHOULDER
The Gluteus Medius
It’s All In The Hips: The Importance Of The Gluteus Medius. The Gluteus Medius is one of the most important muscles in the hips, but more often than not, one of the most neglected when it comes to exercising and training. If you’ve had a recent increase in back and/or lower body pain, whether you’re … Continue reading The Gluteus Medius
Achilles Tendinitis
The Achilles tendon is a springy band of tissue that stretches from the back of the calcaneus or heel bone and attaches to the calf muscles. It lets you point your toes toward the floor and rise up on your tiptoes. Although this tendon can withstand the greatest of stresses from running and jumping, it … Continue reading Achilles Tendinitis
Text Neck Syndome
Text neck, Tech Neck or Text Neck Syndrome is the new tech-induced body ailment and global epidemic affecting millions of all ages. This condition is due to a repeated stress injury to the neck and hand caused by excessive texting, overuse of all handheld electronic devices and frequently hunching down to look at your phones, … Continue reading Text Neck Syndome
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