SI Joint… What is it and how do I manage SI joint pain? “Your sacroiliac joints are located where the sacrum and ilium meet in the lower back.” The Si joint supports the weight of your body acting as a shock absorber so that movement doesn’t put pressure on your...
Why Is Your Shoulder Popping, Clicking, or Cracking?
“Snap, crackle, pop is something you want to hear from your breakfast, not your shoulders.” Whether you are experiencing pain in the shoulders or some body cracking, it’s a good idea to get your shoulder checked out by a medical professional. There are many reasons why your shoulder could be...
Should You Eat Differently When You’re Injured?
Fitness injuries are very common and can affect anyone at any age. “For example, a recent scientific review by Danish researchers reported that the typical recreational runner suffers 7.7 injuries per 1,000 hours of running. That works out to about one injury per year for a runner who logs three...
6 Ankle Stretches for Flexibility
“A 2013 study found that people with limited dorsiflexion (capacity to flex the foot towards the shin) suffered from an altered gait that put undue strain on their knee joints. Another showed that ankle instability led to a reduced range of motion in the knees — a major cause of...
6 Easy Stretches to Help Relieve Wrist Pain
Working out affects all parts of our body in one way or another, but wrist pain may not be something we think about when it comes to fitness injury. All those planks and sit-ups can really cause stress on your wrists, so the question is… “What’s the cause behind your...