10 Common Exercise Injuries (and How to Prevent Them)
For those who pursue an active and healthy lifestyle, exercise is a great way to stay in shape and improve overall health. However, as with any other physical activity—playing sports, going for a run, or working out at the gym—there is always the risk of sustaining an injury. As you may know, sprains and strains […]
Recreational Summer Activities & Associated Injuries
Summertime is a great opportunity to get active and have some fun, but there are some activities that are more dangerous than others. According to research, the most dangerous recreational activities are bicycling, skateboarding, and diving (we’ll cover both types of diving). Injuries can occur from simple falls or collisions with other people or objects. […]
How To Prevent Injuries While Being Active
Being active is great for your health, but injuries can occur if you’re not careful. Here are some tips on how to stay safe while being active. 1. Warm-up before you start exercising In short: A warm-up helps increase your heart rate and prepare your body for physical activity. By gradually increasing your heart rate […]
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Muscle Soreness
We shouldn’t take it lightly any time the body has anything to say—even when it comes to the smallest pains. Any type of pain is usually a warning sign that something isn’t quite right. Those little pains that we sometimes ignore can potentially point to an injury that could become a bigger issue in the […]
What is Dry Needling Therapy?
There are many types of holistic therapies that practitioners have used to get their clients back out on the field, on the court, in the gym, or just back to their normal, pain-free day-to-day life. One of these therapies is dry needling therapy. Dry needling therapy uses thin, sterile, filament-type needles that are inserted into […]
Active Recovery For The Active Lifestyle
After a strenuous workout (that can put your muscles to the test), the first thing in mind is usually to collapse and reward yourself by melting into the couch or moving into full nap status. If you genuinely want the most out of your workout, moving into an active recovery session is essential. It will […]
