by Reactive | Jul 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Sprains and Strains People who play sports or are physically active are familiar with stretched or torn ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Both cause inflammation and bruising. Strains may even trigger muscle spasms. Using RICE for early treatment — rest, ice,...
by Reactive | Jun 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Running often gets a bad rap as being too hard, too boring, and too tough on your joints. Truth is, as with any workout, it’s going to feel harder than it needs to be without proper technique and training. Follow these 10 must-try solutions for everything...
by Reactive | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Follow these tips to relieve your aches. If yesterday’s workout is making your muscles scream today, take it as a good sign. You most likely have “delayed onset muscle soreness” (DOMS), and it means you worked hard enough to create tiny tears in your...
by Reactive | Jun 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
You and Your Joints A joint is the connection between two bones. Joints and their surrounding structures allow you to bend your elbows and knees, wiggle your hips, bend your back, turn your head, and wave your fingers to say goodbye. Smooth tissue called cartilage and...
by Reactive | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Over time, and as we age the muscles that run through the arches of our feet begin to loose elasticity. The pad protecting your heel also becomes thinner with less fat and cushion. This means that your heel can’t absorb as much pressure and shock from walking,...
by Reactive | May 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Whether it’s pain management and rehabilitation from an acute injury like a sprained ankle, or management of chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, a physiotherapist can help. Physiotherapy is not limited to rehabilitation of injuries and the effects of...
