Spring Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Spring is the time of year when everyone is rushing to get outside. Spring athletic programs are gearing up for the first season, while parents and trainers are trying to [...]
What Are The Most Common Knee Injuries?
The knee joint is one of the largest, most complex, and most important joints in the body. It connects your shinbone to the thigh bone, facilitates movement and bending, and [...]
A Guide To Knee Injury Prevention
Knee injuries are a common complaint from patients at our BackFit Health + Spine offices. Knee pain is typically related to an injury which can cause ligament sprains, chronic issues [...]
What to Do After You’ve Been Injured at Work
Work injuries are common and can be triggered by a number of scenarios. Usually, injuries to the neck and back occur during heavy lifting and unpredicted movements. However, many injuries [...]
Prevention of Basic Knee Injury
Prevention of knee injuries, whether acute (knee ligament sprains) or chronic (knee tendonitis, bursitis, or the management of arthritis) is a frequent question to any fitness and health practitioner. Regardless [...]
Understanding Sprains and Strains – the Basics
What Are Sprains and Strains? Sprains and strains, from twisted ankles to aching backs, are among the most common injuries. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments, the tough, fibrous bands of [...]
Understand Whiplash and How It’s Treated
What people typically associate whiplash with is not always correct. Yes, a car accident where your head is thrown forward and backward can cause whiplash but the term itself applies [...]
What Is Spinal Manipulation?
Could "cracking your back" be the solution for backaches and headaches? The answer is yes, claim advocates of spinal manipulation. Spinal manipulation, also called spinal manipulative therapy or manual [...]
How to Avoid Back Injuries
A lower back injury is not the only cause of lower back pain. Repetitive stress and poor posture can be detrimental to the spine by inducing muscle strain and [...]
The Role of Micronutrients in Sports Nutrition
INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION for the ATHLETE From a nutritional standpoint, the athlete’s focus should include both macronutrients – protein for muscle rebuilding, carbohydrates for energy renewal, fats for nerve function – [...]
