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How to Train for a Pain-Free 5k

How to Train for a Pain-Free 5k

Completing a 5k race is an achievement for any runner wishing to gauge their progress and test their mettle against their peers. Unfortunately, jumping into 5k training leads many new runners to the doctor’s office instead of the finish line. Running without practicing proper mechanics or recovery can lead to lingering forms of knee, foot, or IT band pain. Ignoring these pains will eventually lead to a more serious overuse injury on race day.

Here are seven simple tips to help you train for your first pain-free 5k.

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How to Relieve Sciatica Pain

How to Relieve Sciatica Pain

The sciatic nerve is the largest in the nervous system. Its circumference is about the size of your pinky finger, and it’s responsible for connecting the spinal cord to the leg and foot muscles. Any pressure on the sciatic nerve will cause a radiating pain, called sciatica, that can be felt throughout these regions of the lower body. Sciatica itself is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and there are many conditions that can cause sciatic-like pain. Below are some of the most common conditions related to sciatic pain. Read More

Nathan Schwartz: Provider Spotlight
4 Tips to Combat the Sedentary Lifestyle

Sit Less, Move More: 4 Tips to Combat the Sedentary Lifestyle

Our lifestyles have drastically changed over the years. Today’s jobs are less physically demanding than they were 50 years ago since many workplaces now use technology to increase efficiency and accuracy. Even the activities we do after work often involve less physical activity and more sitting, such as watching tv and playing video games. Unfortunately, these long, seated hours are bad for our health. Most people sit for eight or more hours a day, and the effects of sitting for so long are disastrous to our health. Prolonged sitting causes an increased risk of back pain and cardiovascular disease, among other conditions.

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Ross Browning Provider Spotlight
Rotator Cuff Pain

Why Your Rotator Cuff Hurts (And What to Do About It)

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint. Because your rotator cuffs are so mobile and used so often in everyday life, they can easily suffer from painful conditions and injuries.

Below, we outline some of the most common rotator cuff injuries and the steps you can take if you’re experiencing rotator cuff pain. Read More

How to Avoid Swimmer's Shoulder

How to Avoid Swimmer’s Shoulder

Whether it’s at the beach or in a pool, swimming can provide solid cardio with amazing benefits. Millions of people in the US every year enjoy swimming, especially in the peak of summer. Not only is it an effective exercise for weight loss, but it’s also a well-established form of physical therapy for those recovering from injuries. Swimming is also the perfect low-impact exercise for people with arthritis or osteoporosis, as the water’s buoyancy takes pressure off the joints.

Although swimming offers many health benefits and is often considered the perfect exercise, it can result in shoulder injuries if you dive in carelessly. One of the most common injuries associated with the sport is shoulder tendonitis, also known as Swimmer’s Shoulder.

In this article, we’ll give you some helpful tips to fully enjoy the many benefits of swimming, while minimizing the risk of Swimmer’s Shoulder and other shoulder injuries.

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