Morning joint stiffness happens because synovial fluid thickens and inflammatory chemicals build up during hours of stillness, and it usually eases once you start moving. Stiffness that’s been gradually taking…
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Knee Pain Walking Down Stairs? This Can Help!
Do you have knee pain walking down stairs? You’re not alone. Many people find that going down stairs feels harder on the knees than going up, and there’s a good…
DOMS vs Injury: What Your Body is Really Telling You
You crushed your workout and now your muscles are letting you know it. Now the question starts rolling around in your head: DOMS vs injury? Is this normal soreness or…
Understanding Pinching in the Shoulder When Lifting Your Arm
Have you experienced pinching in the shoulder when lifting your arm? It’s a discomfort that many of us can relate to. Pinching most commonly occurs when reaching overhead and can…
I Have a Bulging Disc. What Do I Do Now?
A bulging disc is when an intervertebral disc extends beyond its usual boundary. There are varying degrees to how severe a bulging disc may be. More severe cases result in…
The Truth About Shoulder Impingement
Understanding the biomechanics behind shoulder impingement exercises will reveal why shoulder impingement is an outdated diagnosis. Shoulder impingement, now known as subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS), involves pain under the acromion,…