Sciatica and Epidurals: Understanding Your Pain Relief Options

For many people whose bodies begin to feel the strain created by running miles upon miles for years on end, a physical trainer may recommend turning to swimming. Swimming is great in that it allows...

There are myriad ways in which a work environment can contribute to longterm health problems. Far too many people fail to set their offices and work spaces up in such a way that will protect them...

Every month has some type of designation, and October is no different: among other things, the month has been labeled National Physical Therapy Month. It’s a great time for people who have thought...

Not every injury is acute. Basically any type of physical activity, when conducted with enough repetition, can lead an individual to suffer a chronic injury. The key is adjusting form in a way that...

Fitness becomes more important as we age. At the very time when it might seem like we could benefit from slowing down and taking it easy, it can actually help to start striving for a balanced workout...

If you have minor to intense lower back pain, then you may suffer from a condition known as Degenerative Disc Disease. This condition affects people throughout the world, and there are a number of...

Not everyone who suffers from some kind of fitness-related pain needs to report in to a sports medicine specialist. Many times, the soreness that an individual will feel is a normal part of the...

Lower back pain is the blanket term given to a number of maladies that could affect an individual. While it’s true that some forms of pain could be a simple result of soreness caused by excessive...

When you start working out or increasing the intensity of your workout, there may come a time when you come up against a wall. Your body will turn against you and you’ll feel achy and sore and not...

Scoliosis is one of the most under-diagnosed back issues out there. Many people, if they don’t get it uncovered in childhood, may suffer from a minor form of the condition for years without even...

ACL injuries are, unfortunately, becoming more common. While female athletes may be more susceptible to a tear than their male counterparts, it’s important to note that such an injury can happen to...

Many people have to deal with a herniated disc at some point in their lives. Such a condition gets exacerbated by age and other factors. If you work in a profession that requires you to sit all day,...