If you experience a sprain or strain in a joint, knee or ankle, your health care provider may recommend the RICE method to relieve pain and swelling at home. What is the RICE method of treatment? RICE stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation. It is an acronym...
On Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021, Daniel Ponce de Leon, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, suffered a shoulder injury, barely weeks after he experienced a similar injury that kept him out of the game the previous month. According to CBS Sports, Ponce de Leon developed...
Ankle injuries can be overwhelming in and of themselves, and the thought of having to undergo surgery can put on added stress that you don’t need. Thankfully, as technology has improved over the years, orthopedic surgeons now have the capabilities of doing...
The rotator cuff is an amazing part in our bodies. It is combined of muscles and tendons grouped together in order to stabilize and assist the shoulder joint’s movements. When this is injured, it can be extremely painful and prevent you from enjoying life, including...
Chronic lower back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the world. Fortunately, there are a variety of steps that individuals can take to prevent or at least mitigate persistent episodes of lower back pain. There are numerous causes of lower back pain,...
We all use our shoulder muscles on a daily bases. However, if you’re an athlete or perform a job with a lot of heavy lifting or repetitious movement, then you’ll probably be using your shoulder muscles more often than others. With more use from these various types of...
