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Common gym injuries include muscle strains and sprains, joint pain, and tendonitis. These are usually caused by overtraining, poor form, or skipping a warmup. Cross-training, stretching, proper form, and the right gear may help reduce your risk of getting hurt. Read more →

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Comprehensive pain management is a personalized approach that treats the physical, emotional, and spiritual sides of pain. It typically combines physical treatment, emotional support such as cognitive behavioral therapy, and daily practices such as mindfulness. The goal is a tailored plan built around an individual's specific needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all fix. Read more →

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Comprehensive pain management treats pain from multiple angles at once, rather than relying on a single method. It typically combines medication, physical therapies such as stretching and cold therapy, and mental health support. A comprehensive approach also factors in a person's lifestyle and recovery goals, aiming for a plan that fits their specific needs. Read more →

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)

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?