How to Improve Bone Health By SportsMed Physical Therapy Bone health has often been overlooked by the young and active, resulting in a large proportion of people seeking to improve their bone health only when they age. Adding to this, one in four men over the age of 50 tend to encounter an osteoporosis-related fracture in his remaining lifetime, making it ever so imperative… Read More...
Why Muscles Feel Sore After a Workout By SportsMed Physical Therapy What is Muscle Soreness (DOMS)? Every one of us has probably felt a soreness in our muscles after an intense workout and this could come hours or even days after the workout. So, what exactly is muscle soreness and why does it come about? Well, muscle soreness is actually known as delayed onset muscle soreness… Read More...
How to Treat Muscle Soreness By SportsMed Physical Therapy Muscle soreness is inevitable for the active individual and every one of us will encounter it at some point in our lives. Muscle soreness is more accurately known as delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS in short. The intensity of the soreness could vary from individual to individual, but a general pain and stiffness can… Read More...
3 Ways to Alleviate Back Pain Naturally By SportsMed Physical Therapy Back pain has always been an ongoing health issue for as many as eight out of ten people around the world and is so prevalent that at least thirty million Americans experience it at any given time. Back problems alone account for one of the most go to problems at the doctor’s office in a… Read More...
Former Athletes: 5 Common Injuries By SportsMed Physical Therapy Most Athletes at some point in their training would have sustained an injury that would stick with them for the rest of their lives despite making a full recovery. For most, these injuries are more underlying and chronic than acute, resulting in perhaps a slightly lower quality of life in general. Here is an insight… Read More...
Best Supplements for Decreasing Joint Pain By SportsMed Physical Therapy Every year, thousands of people around the world suffer from joint pain, a symptom of the plethora of different arthritis. In the health industry where there are tons of supplements that claim to reduce joint pain, it is extremely important that you are well aware of the ones that truly work. Should you be one… Read More...
What is Foam Rolling? By SportsMed Physical Therapy Gaining much popularity over the past decade, foam rolling is a great way to perform self-massage. However, this method is not magic for an injury. Foam rolling should be used as a preventive method. Here to show you some basic moves, Dr. Kirk will go over some easy ways to enjoy the benefits of foam rolling…. Read More...
How to Relieve Lower Back Pain [Video] By SportsMed Physical Therapy Dr. Brenden Kirk goes over how to relieve lower back pain with these quick and easy exercises. Video Link: https://youtu.be/wlj3IJNmzjs Read More...
Exercise to Help Lower Back Pain By SportsMed Physical Therapy Dr. Brendan Kirk goes over one of his favorite exercises to relieve lower back pain. He demonstrates how you can progress and develop this useful exercise over time. Anyone of any level of fitness can start doing this today to relieve the aches and pains they’re feeling in their lower back. Read More...
3 Common Lacrosse Injuries and How To Prevent Them By SportsMed Physical Therapy Lacrosse, a sport that has existed for a long time in the country and has recently become even more famous is taking the country by storm. Dubbed “America’s first sport”, lacrosse is fairly popular across high schools and colleges, with many players partaking in the game recreationally. The sport in itself combines multiple elements from… Read More...
