Whether you’re an athlete or a sports fan, you likely already know how serious a shoulder injury can be. Not only are they extremely painful, but they also lead to a lot of time out of action. They can take ages to heal, all the while limiting your daily activities. The shoulder joint is by […]
Fitness
10 Things You Didn’t Knew About The Deep Tissue Massage
A common type of massage that has been used for thousands of years to treat aches, pains, tightness and swelling in the body is deep tissue massage. Using long, slow and firm techniques, a massage therapist can reach the deepest layers of tissue and fascia (the tight sheath that covers your muscles) in problem areas, […]
10 Ways to Ease the Pain From De Quervain Tenosynovitis
De Quervain tenosynovitis affects the tendons in the wrist, which can be quite painful. The reason it is so painful because two tendons around the base of the thumb become swollen. When the thumb becomes swollen, the tendons have a covering called a sheath that becomes inflamed. The nerves become affected and cause pain and […]
10 Daily Habits That Help Heal Bursitis Hip
A common condition that causes a person to experience discomfort in the outer area of the hip joint is hip bursitis. People who suffer from hip bursitis often will complain about discomfort while walking or other physical activity. They may also experience pain when they try to lie on the side that is affected during […]
10 Pain Relief Measures for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a painful condition that causes pain in the shoulders and neck sometimes numbness in the fingers. It occurs because the space between the collarbone and the first rib is pressed together because of the nerves and blood vessels. The cause for thoracic outlet syndrome can come from a number of things, […]
10 Tips to Prevent Bursitis Hip
Bursae are located throughout the entire body. These are small sacs that contain fluid and act as cushions in order to reduce friction between the bones. Bursae are found in the joints including around the elbows, hips, heels, shoulders, and knees. When the bursa becomes inflamed it is referred to as bursitis. Two major bursae […]