If you’ve had an injury, such as a broken ankle, sprain, or strain, then chances are your doctor recommended the RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) method. This method is simple and reduces swelling, eases pain, and helps speed up recovery.
Your hamstring is not a single “string” of muscle. It is a bundle of three muscles. They run down the back of the thigh. The hamstring is what allows you to bend your knee.
Over 20% of knee arthritis patients have a torn ligament. Torn ligaments are common injuries. Treating it properly can reduce the risk of knee osteoarthritis. Studies found a common link between a torn ACL and knee arthritis.
Sports injuries are not just for athletes. After a week at the desk, even weekend golf can cause injuries. And treating and preventing sports injuries can often become difficult.
Your shoulder blade is the triangular bone at the back of your shoulder. There are several reasons that you may feel pain in this area.
Running puts the body through a lot. The pounding of feet on the ground can cause injury. Specifically, thigh and hip pain are the most common of running injuries.
Athletic individuals are likely familiar with knee pain, specifically, pain at the front of the knee. However, this has been called both runner’s knee and jumper’s knee. But, are they the same thing?
Runner’s knee is when pain occurs in the front of the knee. Specifically, pain in the patellofemoral joint, which is caused by an abnormality in the joint. The patella (kneecap) normally slides along the femur when you move.
Your clavicle is also known as your collarbone. This is a thin and long bone running between your neck and shoulder. A broken collarbone can cause serious difficulty. You have two clavicle bones, hollowing out at your throat.
Using heat has been a common solution for treating injuries. The most effective heat therapy, however, will maintain heat during the course of treatment.