What is Golfer's Elbow? Golfer's Elbow is pain in the elbow caused by overuse of the arm, forearm and hand, and can also be caused by injury to the muscles and tendons inside the elbow. Golfer’s elbow is very similar to tennis elbow in that...
Have you ever decided to start eating healthy then became frustrated trying to figure out what that means? It seems like what’s good for you one day is bad for you the next. Going to the internet for answers doesn’t really help either because EVERYONE...
A meniscus is the tough, rubbery piece of cartilage located between the thigh and the shinbone. It acts as a shock absorber for the knee and keeps it steady by helping to balance your weight. It can become injured if a player twists awkwardly while...
Basketball and tennis are high impact exercises which means that they puts a lot of stress on the joints particularly the ankles, hips, and knees. During the basketball and tennis seasons we tend to see an increase in the number of joint related injuries especially...
Did you know that one in five American have been hurt on the job? Work related injuries aren’t just confined to manufacturing and construction industries. Every industry has some potential hazard that could cause injury serious enough to cause workers to take off work. The most...
During the holidays, there are plenty of reasons to make excuses for not exercising. Many of us are busy planning meals and buying presents and therefore have hectic schedules. Also, mother nature is not on our side this time of year. The temperature has dropped...
This September we’re celebrating Whole Grain Month, but what exactly are whole grains? According to the Whole Grain Counsel, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group working to “ increase consumption of whole grains for better health,” Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the...
Right now, the latest trend among health food fanatics to remove all gluten from their diets. According to a Gallup poll published back in July, 21% of Americans are actively attempting to eat gluten-free diets. Unfortunately, as comedian Jimmy Kimmel has hilariously pointed out, many of...
In the winter, many of us struggle to maintain our exercise routines. Let’s face it. Mother nature is just not on our side this time of the year. It’s cold, dark, and often wet outside, and many of us would much rather curl up with...
Running is increasingly becoming one of America’s most popular sports. From 1990-2013, the number of runners who completed races grew an amazing 300% reaching an all time high in 2013 and keeping steady with 8.3 million people finishing 5K’s in 2014. This is probably because running...