Back pain isn’t just about heavy lifting or sleeping the wrong way. Here are some surprising everyday habits that cause aches and pains—and how to feel better. 1. You’re Chained to Your Desk Did you know that sitting puts 40 percent more pressure on your spine than standing? Let’s be honest: Maintaining proper posture […]
Back pain, particularly low back pain, is one of the most common ailments in the world. An overwhelming majority of people will experience it at some point, and it can significantly affect an individual’s quality of life. Some of the most common reasons for back pain include: 1. Poor Posture Excessive sitting is one of […]
While similar in many ways, skiing and snowboarding do have their differences. These sports variety greatly when it comes to the type of injury typically sustained by participants. Conditioning for Skiing requires speed, strength, balance and flexibility. Snowboarding requires similar conditioning however, the way the body moves in both sports is fundamentally different. This difference tends […]
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the United States and throughout the world. Millions of people participate in the sport at all levels of competition. Whether you are playing for the neighborhood championship or the NBA title, you can get injured. Basketball injuries can be separated into two general categories: overuse injuries […]
Athletes improve by pushing themselves – but pushing too hard can cause small cracks in the bone, most often in the feet or lower legs. Stress fracture, the bane of both competitive and recreational athletes, is a fairly common injury that takes time to heal. Stress fractures happen when a person attempts more than their […]
