Tag Archives: pain relief

What to do when you pull a muscle

Editor’s Note: If you think you have sustained an injury you should seek immediate help from your primary healthcare provider. This article is not intended to be a substitute for a consultation from your doctor.  Many people often say they have … Continue reading →

7 ways to prevent shin splints

Shin splints is the catch-all term for lower leg pain that occurs below the knee on the front of the lower leg. They often occur in athletes or fitness enthusiasts who have recently intensified or changed their training routines. The cause … Continue reading →

5 ways to relieve sore muscles

Some days you wake up feeling sore and get an odd sense of satisfaction because it signals you had a fantastic workout the day before. Other days, you wake up with muscle soreness and realize you may have gone a little overboard. On … Continue reading →

Can you be too sore to work out?

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on Greatist. Click here for the original article.  Your alarm goes off and it’s time to get up for your morning strength training session. As you start to get up you realize your long run … Continue reading →

8 physical therapy methods explained

Physical therapists are trained in the art of assessing the human body and restoring it to optimal performance following an injury. They have some of the most cutting edge technology at their disposal (including lasers!) but their most useful tool … Continue reading →

4 exercises that make back pain worse and 4 moves to do instead

Unlike some of the excuses we make to avoid our daily workout, an achy back is a justifiable reason to skip a workout. Here’s the catch: exercise is one of the best things you can do for an aching back … Continue reading →

11 tips for dealing with an injury

Injuries don’t just affect physical well-being; they can wreak havoc on a person’s emotional well-being. When fitness is a major part of your identity it can seem like your whole life is thrown off. It’s hard to see right after … Continue reading →

Is it a strain or a sprain?

You’re out for your morning run and all a sudden it happens pain. You try and power through it, but when you get back home you realize this is unlike the typical soreness you experience after a good run. Is it … Continue reading →

Best methods for treating ITBS

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) occurs when the connective tissue extending from the pelvic bone to the shin bone becomes so tight that it rubs against the thighbone. It is one of the most common injuries among runners and can sideline … Continue reading →

4 Ways to Prevent Shin Splints

Did you know that your shins have to bear up to six times your weight while you exercise? Think about it. Someone who weighs 130lbs can be bearing up to 780lbs! It’s no wonder shin splints happen to walkers and … Continue reading →