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...
Grade III strain: Severe. Such a muscle strain occurs when you hear a ''pop'' due to the muscle ripping into two pieces. In some cases, the muscle shears away from the tendon. These injuries are much more severe and require immediate medical attention. Some people need surgery to reattach...
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. ...
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...
Physical therapists like Pathak use muscle scraping to assess and treat tissue tightness, pain, and movement restrictions. For example, Pathak might scrape a patient’s quadriceps if they experience knee pain during squats, then retest their movement to determine whether mobility or pain levels improv...
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 ...