Sports Injuries
The Best Sciatic Nerve Stretch Exercises to Alleviate Leg Pain
Perform this exercise daily—or even multiple times per day—to help relieve sciatic nerve pain
Treating an Ankle Sprain
Most athletes have twisted an ankle at some point in their careers. Although ankle sprains are quite common, they aren't always minor injuries. If your ankle becomes swollen or painful [...]
4 Simple Ways to Build Stronger, More Resilient Hamstrings
Hamstring muscle injuries are extremely common among athletes. They cause significant loss of training and competition time and have a high probability (between 12% and 31%) to recur. A whopping [...]
How to Prevent Hamstring Injuries
The hamstrings are used so frequently, it's easy to see how they can become so overstressed and fatigued that they end up being injured. So how can we prevent these overuse injuries from happening?
How to Prevent and Recover From a Pulled Groin Injury
If you do injure your groin, here are some suggestions to get you back in the game.
Knee Valgus Is the Movement Deficiency That Plagues Many Young Athletes
Knee Valgus refers to a moment during a squat or jumping movement where the knees cave in toward one another.
What Is Rhabdomyolysis and How Can You Prevent It?
Rhabdomyolysis is the rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle due to injury to muscle tissue. The destroyed muscle cells, released into the bloodstream, can damage the liver and kidneys, in extreme [...]
An Athlete’s Guide to OTC Pain Relievers
Pain is part of being an athlete. From the bumps and bruises that occur during competition to the standard soreness that accompanies weight room training, athletes know about dealing with [...]
3 Tips for Coming Back After an Injury
How do you work your way back to the playing field? Tap into your competitive spirit with these three tips from the pros.
How to Treat the 5 Most Common Sports Injuries
Most sports injuries get better with rest, but if an injury doesn't appear to improve after a couple of days, athletes should consider seeking a professional opinion.
