Kinesio Tape – It works, But How?

There probably isn’t a runner or weekend warrior on the planet that hasn’t suffered from some kind of injury. Be it from pushing too hard, focusing on too many athletic goals, or not wearing suitable footwear. Sometimes, it can be a difficult decision whether to take time away from the activity in order to recover or keep training and deal with the pain. Luckily, not all pain has to sideline you. Solutions are available, and it this case, the solution takes the form of Kinesio tape. But what is Kinesio tape and how does it really work?

Prevention Better Than Cure

Of course, it would be preferable if athletes didn’t get injured at all. There are measures that can be taken to aid with this. These include simple things like not over-exerting on any particular run or exercise. Increasing the mileage of your runs slowly and varying the difficulty on a day to day basis also helps. Another thing to keep an eye on is your equipment. In a runner's case, it’s the shoe. Read more here...

6 Ways to Prevent Running Injuries

There is no doubt that running is a great way to stay in shape, help fight off stress, and (if you feel like it) flex your competitive muscles. However, injuring yourself while doing this activity can be a concern. Injuries while running are fairly commonplace with over 52% of marathon runners and 32% of long-distance runners suffering an injury every year. The most common of these injuries are caused by a repetitive stress on the joints and tendons, with novices being twice as likely to be injured. These statistics are probably not that surprising, considering a runner pounds the pavement for so long and so often. But, there are precautions you can take. Here are six ways to prevent running injuries.

Don’t Push Too Hard, Too Fast

Our bodies only grow stronger by being placed under stress in small increments. If you push too hard, your body will break down. To avoid this, only increase the mileage you are running by 10% or less per week. Read more here...

Four Simple Steps for Reducing Lower Back Pain

Back pain is something all of us will face at some point in our lives. The level of pain can come on suddenly, or it can get so bad that it affects your ability to carry out daily activities. When lower back pain strikes, it is important to remain active and to seek medical attention if you don’t notice any improvement after a couple of weeks or if your mobility is significantly affected.

In many cases, lower back pain usually gets better with conservative treatments, but for those who have chronic pain, treatment can be a long and frustrating process. Whatever level of pain you have, there are several steps for reducing lower back pain and getting on with your daily life pain-free. Read more here...

A Quick and Painless Guide: What Is Tendonitis and How Is It Treated?

You may have heard of the medical terms tennis elbow, jumper’s knee, or swimmer’s shoulder. You may also assume that they only happen to athletes. However, these are all just different names for a single condition called tendonitis.

While tendonitis is most common in athletes, it can actually affect anyone at any stage of life. In this post, we will answer two questions. What is tendonitis, and how is it treated? Read more here...