In our day-to-day lives, it can be easy to forget just how much we involve certain muscles in our mundane activities. One of the best examples of this is the shoulder. We won't often realize it's even in use when doing simple things like driving, picking up a water bottle, or even just sitting on the couch using an armrest. This can make it pretty bothersome to injure the area. But how bad has it been hurt, and what type of injury is it? Figuring this out is the first step to

You've injured your knee and determined that it is likely an ACL injury given the location of pain and activity that caused it, but how bad is it? ACL tears are unfortunately growing more common in athletes and active people in general. According to the Panorama Orthopedic & Spine Center, "each year in the U.S., about 400,000 ACL reconstruction surgeries are performed to address these injuries." Vincent Minjares, Ph.D., stated in an article from 2023 that "The National ACL I

Wrist pain is an incredibly common issue dealt with by working adults. Statistics show that over 13% of workplace musculoskeletal issues occur in the wrist. Per Esra Rehab, approximately 1 in 4 adults experience wrist pain at some point in their lives. Among those, individuals aged between 30 to 60 years old are most commonly affected. Moreover, athletes, especially those involved in sports requiring repetitive wrist movements such as tennis or golf, have a higher incidence o

When discussing injuries that can hamper your day-to-day life, an achilles injury can be one of the most debilitating. The achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in your entire body. Seeing as how it is involved in every step you take, having any level of injury to that vital tendon can be a slight nuisance at best, and a crippling issue at worst. It's also a very big pain when it comes to recovery if not handled with care, as the area around the ankle will tend

Rotator cuff injuries are becoming more common place in day-to-day life. This is not completely surprising as it is the most common type of shoulder-specific injury. But how do you recognize it as a rotator cuff issue, and what can you do about it to prevent further damage? That is what we’re here to discuss today.   Symptoms           The symptoms of rotator cuff damage can range from a few different things including the following: difficulty or pain when lifting or reaching

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