Written by: Melanie Talastas-Soriano CAT(C) Athletic Therapist Did you know that poor posture can be the culprit for your shoulder pain and stiffness? Not many people are aware that our posture is directly linked to thoracic spine joint stiffness and can cause shoulder impingements (shoulder pain) due to rounded shoulders and kyphotic back (hunch over/spine stiffness). There have been many requests for shoulder rehab tips and so here are a few that can help you get started from home. We chose these specific exercises that can help relieve your spine/shoulder pain and stiffness using a foam roller.
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Written by: Taylor Post CAT(C), Certified Athletic Therapist
A joint sprain is the overstretching or tearing of ligaments. Ligaments are bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect bone to bone. The main purpose of a ligament is to hold structures together, so an injury to a ligament (sprain) will often result in instability of the joint.
A joint strain is the overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons. Tendons mostly connect muscle to bone. Their main function is to move the bone or structure that they attach to. For this reason a strained muscle or tendon often involves weakness. If you suspect that you have sustained a strain or sprain, the outlook and recovery time will depend on the severity of the injury. A full assessment by an Athletic Therapist will determine any deficits in joint range of motion, function or strength. Getting a proper diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible after the injury can only help achieve a faster recovery! Be Sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You might also like: What is the Meaning of Being Healthy?
Experiencing DOMS after a workout means you worked hard enough to trigger changes in the muscle. This does not mean however, that you need to feel soreness after exercise for it to have been an effective or meaningful workout. It’s just a signal from our body to ease up and allow the body to recover/rebuild.
The bad news is, DOMS can affect just about everyone, from elite athletes to beginners. Regardless of fitness level, you will experience soreness if you crank up your workout intensity or try a new type of activity that your body isn’t used to. The good news is that this pain is temporary (DOMS usually resolve after 2-4 days), and that your body will naturally adapt to come back stronger. There are also steps that you can take to help ease your pain in the meantime. Check out the list below for a quick guide to defeating DOMS. Take Time to Rest/ Sleep
Hydrate
Heat/Cold Therapy
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