Shoulder impingement syndrome is one of the most common problems associated with shoulder pain. Symptoms of shoulder impingement include pain, weakness, decreased motion and even trouble sleeping due to pain. As bad as the pain may seem, unfortunately shoulder impingement can result in rotator cuff tears over time. The good news is that conservative treatment […]
Running With An Injury: How Far Do You Take It?
I am no stranger to running with an injury. Sometimes you can continue to train and the pain improves, other times even tapering off isn’t enough. Runners as a group are mostly optimistic in nature; is it the endorphins? We think we are invincible, that our injuries will get better on their own, or that […]
What Back Pain Sufferers Need To Know About The Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is not always the first thing to come to someone’s mind when they are suffering from back pain. And why should it? The Alexander Technique was developed by a Shakespearean orator in the 1890’s who suffered from losing his voice during his performances. The Alexander technique aims to teach people how to […]
Adhesive Capsulitis: Defrosting Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Frozen shoulder syndrome is the common name for adhesive capsulitis; an extremely painful and debilitating condition that often strikes without warning. Sleeping, working, and even dressing become impaired relatively quickly, leaving people wondering what happened. There are typically 3 stages of adhesive capsulitis, and knowing which stage you are in can help you decide what […]
Pain In The Knee When Running: Shocking Stats You Need To Know
One of the most common over-use injuries is pain in the knee when running. Some even affectionately refer to this pain as Runner’s Knee. Research shows that runners tend to have a higher incidence and severity of arthritis in their knees, which makes sense. What the studies also show, however, is that runners have a […]
