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Do you suffer from an autoimmune disease? If you do, know you’re not alone. There are about 24 million people affected by autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid disease, celiac disease, psoriasis and more. That is just the ones with an actual diagnosis. The true number must be larger. Autoimmune Symptoms Even […]
Nerve pain can disrupt your mobility, making tasks you love turn into tasks you avoid. There are several types of nerve pain though, and it’s important to figure out which you have so you can take the best steps toward healing. Common Forms Of Nerve Pain Focal Neuropathy Typically, focal neuropathy describes damage to a […]
While the act of exercising is very important for health, recovering and cooling down from exercise is of equal importance. In fact, many sports scientists believe that recovery is the absolute key to performance. The cool down phase of exercise helps your body come down from the intensity of your workout, and also enables you […]
Do you remain tired or sore after workouts? It’s normal to feel a sense of soreness after exercise. However, if you’re feeling mentally or physically fatigued for extended periods of time after a workout, then you’re likely not experiencing good muscle recovery. Tips For Improving Muscle Recovery We understand that this fatigue can make it […]
The vast majority of tendinitis cases may not require medical intervention. Most cases will resolve with self-care at home with rest, simple physical therapy, and over-the-counter medications. However, tendinitis can worsen for some. But when do you know you need to see a doctor for your tendinitis pain? Severe Tendinitis Symptoms For many, tendinitis is […]
You may be familiar with typical soreness associated with exercise. But what if it’s not typical, or what if the pain is focused around your joint? You may wonder if it’s tendinitis, and if that’s the case, you’ll want a true understanding of tendinitis and what it means for you. What Is tendinitis? It’s important […]
Most people know that there are two different types of diabetes. But do you know why there are two types and what the difference is between type-1 and type-2 diabetes? (There is actually now a ‘type-3’ diabetes. This is the insulin resistance that happens in the brain and leads to Alzheimer’s disease; however, we are […]
You may be wondering why fascia matters or why you need to take care of it. Fascia is vital for your mobility because it’s the connective tissue that holds every part of you together. What Fascia Does For Your Body Fascia is thin, elastic connective tissue that is found throughout your entire body. It encapsulates […]
You may experience chronic pain, discomfort and/or stiffness throughout your body in different areas like your muscles or joints. You may not know though, that improving your fascia’s health can significantly reduce pain throughout the body. Improving the health of this vital connective tissue will lead to better function and performance as well. How Does […]
Myofascial pain is very common and you’ve likely either experienced it before, or are currently in pain because of it. Let’s Break Down The Term “Myofascial” Myofascial refers to pain in your muscles and fascia – with “myo” referring to muscle and “fascial” referring to fascia. Fascia is a thin layer of elastic connective tissue […]