this tendon is prone to trauma and overuse, especially if you take part in activities that frequently stress your calf muscles, such as climbing and running. Your Achilles tendon can be sore for days
How would you handle a stovetop burn, aspider bite, or a child’s scrape from a fall? Minor injuries happen every day, and most are easy to treat at home. But to handle them quickly and calmly, you need to know what to do and have the right supplies. Building a First Aid Kit How...
When you think about cycling injuries, you likely picture traumatic “Road Rash” crashes – Not chronic elbow tendon pain, like Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow! But the fact is, these kinds of injuries are common among ALL kinds of cyclists, hence terms like“Mountain Bikers Elbow”and“Mot...
Of course, holding and handling these often awkward things can be a strain on the muscles of the wrist and fingers, which can lead to wrist tendon issues and to Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow at “the other end” where these muscles originate at the inner and outer elbow. 2. Digging / Pul...
How to treat a bicep injury at home? While you may think you sprained your arm muscle moving heavy furniture or lifting heavy weights at the gym, the injuries are often due to repetitive overuse of the muscles. If you repeatedly lift weights at your job or play a sport with repetitive mo...
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According to Mayo Clinic, it may take several months to heal from tendonitis, compared to 6 weeks for a muscle injury. Stubborn tendon issues typically need medical intervention. A good doctor or physical therapist can get you started on a regime of rest, medication, and stretching. This may...
How to Use a Foam Roller to Massage the IT Band Lie down on one side, propping yourself up with one elbow, and position the foam roller just under your hip. Now, move your body forward so that the roller works itself down on the outside of your thigh; stop when you get to your ...
Unfortunately, this isn't the first time I've had broken foot or spent time in a walking boot. Today I'm sharing my tips on how to survive and make life easier - especially during the first few weeks, which are key.
These are acute or chronic pain around a muscle or bone, usually brought on by the overuse or injury of a joint, like your ankle, elbow, knee, hip, shoulder, or wrist. Treat these with RICE, too. Call your doctor if the pain and swelling are bad, get worse, or if there's any ...