Stroke is one of the most common causes of long-term disability in the United States, affecting nearly 800,000 people a year. In 2019, stroke was the cause of death for about 150,000 Americans, accounting for 1 in 20 deaths according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Learn more about what causes stroke, its potential
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Nagging Pain Between Your Shoulders? This Muscle Group Could be The Cause
September 10th, 2021The rhomboids (rhomboid minor and major) are a muscle group found in the upper back that are a common cause of pain around or between your shoulders, as well as upper to mid-back pain. Anatomy of the Rhomboids The rhomboids are located directly underneath the large trapezius muscle. They originate at the thoracic spine and
Tennis Elbow Doesn’t Just Happen to Tennis Players
September 4th, 2021Have you ever heard of “tennis elbow” before? It is a common term for a condition known as lateral epicondylitis. This nickname can be deceiving however, as many people with tennis elbow don’t actually play tennis! Read below to learn more about lateral epicondylitis, its symptoms, and how it is treated. Related Anatomy The lateral
The Body’s Balance Systems
September 2nd, 2021Balance is essential for everyday life. It is what allows us to control our movements and prevents us from falling. It is a necessary component of fitness at all ages and activity levels. In fact, balance is one of the four types of exercise that the American Heart Association recommends be included in a healthy
5 Ways that Lack of Sleep Affects Your Recovery
August 30th, 2021You may notice that the day after a sleepless night you are not your best self and feel sluggish and groggy, whereas with a good night’s sleep you feel energized and ready to tackle the day. We all know just how important sleep is in order to function at our best on a daily basis,
Relieve Pain at the Front of Your Knee with These 5 Exercises!
August 26th, 2021Does pain at the front of your knee or around your knee cap make squatting, sitting for a long time, walking up and down stairs, or playing sports difficult? This type of pain that occurs at the front of the knee, and/or directly under or surrounding the kneecap is known as patello-femoral pain (PFP). It
Your Hip “Popping” Could Be Snapping Hip Syndrome
August 23rd, 2021Have you ever felt or heard your hip snapping when you walk, kick, stand up, or participate in your favorite sports? If so, you could be experiencing a condition called snapping hip syndrome. Anyone can experience snapping hip, but it occurs more often in those who participate in sports or activities that require repeatedly bending
Why Does My Arthritis Flare Up When It Rains?
August 20th, 2021With the recent downpours the area has been experiencing, you may have noticed that your joints seem to ache more when rain is in the forecast. It is not uncommon for people to complain of increased joint pain when there is rain or the weather is more cold than usual. Why is that? Although scientists
Could IT Band Syndrome Be Impacting Your Running or Cycling Performance?
August 17th, 2021Have you ever heard of the IT band? The iliotibial (IT) band is a thick band of tissue that runs from the hip down the side of the thigh (femur) and across the knee joint to the lower leg (tibia). Underneath the IT band lies a fluid filled sac (bursa) that allows the tissue to
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