Health Tips

What is Runner’s Knee and How to Avoid it

Experiencing a tender pain around or behind the kneecap is usually a sure sign of patellofemoral pain syndrome, a fancy term for runner’s knee. The repetitive force of pounding on the pavement, downhill running, muscle imbalances, and weak hips can put extra stress on the kneecap, leading to pain.   How to fix runners knee …

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5 Reasons Why You Should Add Foam Rolling Into Your Routine!

Today I’d like to share with you why I think you should add a foam roller to your exercise and health regime. If you aren’t foam rolling at least twice weekly and you are working out even moderately, you most likely are experiencing some form of muscle tightness. This can affect your ability to exercise …

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Should You Use Heat, Ice, or Both for Injuries?

The question of whether you should you use heat, ice or both has been a frequently asked question at our clinic for a very long time. It’s the topic of a lot of debate.It really does create quite some confusion. The problem is, that both answers are right…it just depends on the circumstances.Let me shed …

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The 3 common mistakes new runners make that increase the risk of injury.

The risk of injury for new runners is significantly higher when common errors are made. The good news is taking these 3 simple steps will reduce the risk of injury and ensure that you enjoy your running this year. If you’ve ever wondered why you get aches and pains or more serious injuries due to …

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Returned to your desk for the year and have a painful neck already?

Returned to your desk for the year and have a painful neck already? Here are 3 key tips to avoid a frustrating, painful neck that could last all year! 1. Fix your ergonomics! – This is something so many people are always “getting around to”. Fix your workstation – at work and at home; screen …

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