Muscle Injuries
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Runner's Shin Splints - Why Do They Come Back?
Many runners repeatedly suffer from medial tibial stress syndrome, also called shin splints. The prevention as well as the treatment may be easier than you think.
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Treating a Pulled Hamstring
A pulled hamstring of low severity can be treated at home; for higher severity tears, help may be necessary from a physical therapist or family doctor.
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Soothing & Managing Tendonitis Pain
Chronic pain caused by tendonitis can be an unfortunate and incurable condition. Learning to manage the pain will help sufferers move on with life.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Pain felt under the heel is commonly caused by plantar fasciitis. Find information about plantar fasciitis symptoms and plantar fasciitis treatments below.
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How to Treat a Strained Muscle
A muscle strain can be both inconvenient and painful. Here's how to effectively treat an injured muscle so you can get back to your normal routine.
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Piriformis Syndrome and the Graston Technique
A noninvasive therapy to treat muscle and soft tissue injuries and adhesions can get athletes back on their feet again.
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Benefits of Foam Rolling
Whether you're an athlete or a casual exerciser, foam rolling is an inexpensive treatment for muscle pain and a technique to avoid injury---no doctor's visit required!
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Piriformis Syndrome
Think that pain and tingling down the back of your leg is sciatica? It may be piriformis syndrome, a condition easily corrected with exercise.
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Calf Strain Identification and Basic Care
Understanding the basic initial treatment and symptoms of a calf-muscle strain or tear saves on discomfort and recovery time.
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Common Groin Injuries
Groin injuries are common and debilitating. Three types of groin injuries are described, along with prevention and treatment.
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Sports Massage for Athletes
Sports massage is useful to help athletes recover from intense workouts, optimize athletic performance, and prevent injury.
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Over Stretching
Stretching is the component of physical fitness that intentionally elongates a specific skeletal muscle (or muscle group) to its fullest length to improve the elasticity.
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The Low Down on Back Pain
Low back pain can be caused by trauma, poor lifting and over-use/under-use of the muscles.
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Compartment Syndrome
Compartment syndrome is the result of direct trauma or intense muscle activity. If not diagnosed and treated promptly, the affected extremity may be severely damaged.
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