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What is SI Joint Pain and How Can It Be Treated?

Nikki — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:30:00 +0000

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 spine. To help avoid SI joint injury, here are a few exercises that you can help with pain as well as injury prevention.

SI Joint Pain? Here’s What to Do (and What NOT to Do)

Learn more about the SI joint, causes of pain, and how you can treat SI joint problems.

https://www.healthline.com/health/si-joint-pain

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Why Is Your Shoulder Popping, Clicking, or Cracking?

Nikki — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:00:57 +0000

“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 making popping noises other than injury… check out a few in the link below.

Why Is Your Shoulder Popping, Clicking, or Cracking?

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Should You Eat Differently When You’re Injured?

Nikki — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:00:59 +0000

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 hours a week.” With these kinds of statistics, athletes and those who exercise regularly are bound to end up with an injury or two. So, the first thought is how long is my recovery and the second will I gain weight while being inactive? Both are valid questions and can depend on the type of injury whether it’s complete inactivity or just modified activity. Injury doesn’t equal weight gain but your meal plan may need to be modified slightly. The following article explains how to adjust your diet if you’re injured to prevent injury-related weight gain.

Should You Eat Differently When You’re Injured?

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6 Ankle Stretches for Flexibility

Nikki — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:30:36 +0000

“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 non-contact injury in sports.” So the pain or strain you might be feeling in the knees, could actually be your ankles. This is why ankle strength and mobility is so important. Stretching and ankle exercises are a great way to strengthen them and prevent injury that could have been avoided. Check out the link below… 6 ankle stretches for flexibility.

6 Ankle Stretches for Flexibility

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6 Easy Stretches to Help Relieve Wrist Pain

Nikki — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

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 exercise-induced wrist pain, and can wrist stretches help?” The following link provides 6 wrist stretches to help relieve wrist pain.

6 Easy Stretches to Help Relieve Wrist Pain

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