Regardless of activity level, no one is immune to muscle strains. And what is a muscle strain? It’s damage to a muscle or tendon (AKA the tissue that attaches muscle to bone).(1,2) A strain can be as mild as over-stretching and as severe as tearing in the muscle or tendon. Muscle strains are not limited to athletes, either; you can strain a muscle by lifting something too heavy (say, a box of books, or an eager grandkid). Using one muscle over and over can cause strain, as can falling, reaching, turning your head too far or too quickly... the list goes on.(1)

Pleased to meet you…guess you’ve got a sprain.

If it helps, you’re probably not alone. About 2 million people in the U.S. sprain an ankle every year. (1) And while exercising regularly is good for your health, it also puts you at higher risk for an ankle sprain.(2) In fact, it’s one of the most common injuries among people who play sports, and the most common injury for college athletes.(1)

What do you think of when you hear “pull a groin muscle?” We know, we know. Nothing fun. But get yourself out of the fetal position and listen up. First, most groin strains can be treated successfully at home.(1) Second, there are ways to help manage the pain as you heal.

When motorsports powerhouse Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) brought GAME READY on board as its Official Recovery Partner, the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES was already well underway. This presented a unique opportunity to see the benefits of GAME READY solutions working in real time.

Whether you’re throwing passes or passing the potato salad, injuries happen. Along with that twinge in your shoulder or twisted ankle comes swelling and inflammation. Why?

A pulled back muscle can begin as a sudden, sharp pain when lifting or bending. The pain can also increase gradually, getting worse as the days go by. It’s a common injury, but there’s little comfort in that fact—especially if it stops you from doing the things you enjoy. 

This blog was originally written on June 24, 2019, and has been updated since.

If you have scheduled a procedure to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), you’re probably wondering, “How long will I be out of my normal routine?” Although this is an important question, there is much more to ACL surgery recovery than just getting back on your feet. Even after you can walk without crutches or other assistive devices, your body is still healing, and the recovery process continues.

This blog was originally written on January 27, 2020, and has been updated since.

Anyone can suffer from a hip flexor injury, but athletes, martial artists, and dancers know this kind of injury all too well. The hip flexors are a group of muscles along the bottom of your abdomen and the top of your hips. Even if you’re not performing a three-hour stage show like a certain superstar, activities such as kicking, running, jumping, and dancing all engage those muscles.¹

Back pain: It can strike suddenly or sneak up on you after a long period of wear and tear. Considering it’s the second most common health complaint doctors hear after headaches, back problems are likely to happen to you sometime during your life. (1)