How to Manage Neck Pain
Imagine being a baseball pitcher with a numb hand, a running back with neck pain, or a baseball player who can't turn his head to the right. All of these [...]
Managing Back Pain
Back pain—one of the leading causes of disability and ER and doctor visits in the United States—affects both old and young people. And one of the most common causes of [...]
6 Surprising Risks of Fatigue for Pitchers (and How to Beat It)
Fatigue among baseball pitchers is poorly recognized and improperly trained against. No wonder it’s a common cause of injuries for these athletes. The most common warning sign that a pitcher [...]
5 Exercises Pitchers Should Avoid—and Several They Should Do Instead
Fact #1: The “inverted W” is a dumb term. Like so many other things in baseball, it’s an overcomplicated way to refer to something very simple. What is the dreaded inverted [...]
What it Takes to Recover From an Achilles Injury
One injury that consistently makes athletes cringe is an Achilles tear—and rightfully so. Achilles injuries are no joke. Just ask Kobe Bryant for his thoughts on this potentially "career ending" [...]
How Baseball Players Can Prevent Hamstring Injuries
One of the most common injuries in baseball occurs when a player running the bases suddenly pulls up short and starts limping. The cause: a pulled hamstring. It seems like [...]