If you’re a New England Patriots fan, you might have heard of Tom Brady’s recent high-ankle sprain. While painful, the damage he suffered is not uncommon in contact sports like football, and sprains especially are one of the most pervasive sports injuries.
Sports injuries are classified as bodily damage most commonly sustained while engaging in sports or exercise. You don’t have to be playing a rough-and-tumble sport to receive them. Dancing, running, and lifting weights can all lead to sports injuries.
Continue reading Common Sports Injuries and their Causes, Part 1
Whether you’re focused on running, playing sports, lifting weights or any sort of strenuous activity, the knee is often one of the most problematic areas of the body. Even if you simply enjoy walking, the knee takes on its fair share of impact and, not surprisingly, knee pain is a common complaint among people of all ages.
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the fibrous band of tissue that spans the length of the foot connecting the heel to the toes. The plantar fascia acts as a shock absorber and supports the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. When excessive stress is applied to the plantar fascia through a specific event or cumulative trauma, an inflammatory responds may develop, causing a very painful condition with weight bearing activities. Chronic inflammation may eventually cause a heel spur that is visible via X-ray.
Often, when people think of prehab or rehab, they immediately think of physical therapy. But did you know, Chiropractors are also qualified to prescribe therapeutic exercises? Fortunately, here at Progressive Spine & Rehab Center, we offer BOTH