Adhesive capsulitis, commonly referred to as frozen shoulder, is a very common condition that results in shoulder pain and reduced mobility of the shoulder blades. Frozen shoulder is what’s known as a self-limiting condition. This means that it can rectify itself over a period of time. It’s important to note that there’s no quick fix …
If you’re suffering from iliotibial band syndrome and looking for ways to relieve tight muscles and connective tissue, then regular foam rolling can be a great way to help. Using just a foam roller you can break up knots and adhesions to muscles surrounding your IT band, helping to reduce discomfort, improve blood flow and mobility. Recommended Reading – 5 Best Foam Roller Exercises …
Performing neck strength exercises can help to enhance your posture, reduce the risk of injury, and even improve your breathing. By strengthening your neck muscles, you can also help to alleviate chronic neck pain and stiffness and even shoulder pain. There are a variety of simple exercises you can do to help you build …
Foam rolling is a great way to loosen up tense and knotted muscles helping to alleviate common conditions including lower back pain. In this article, we’ll suggest some of the best foam roller exercises for lower back. Recommended Reading – 4 Best Foam Shoulder Roller Exercises To Relieve Muscle Pain Before that, let’s look …
If you’re suffering from lower back pain or discomfort to your hips and buttocks, it could be due to dysfunction in your sacroiliac (SI) joint. Sacroiliac joint pain tends to happen when the joints become inflamed or irritated although there are other causes of SI pain which we’ll look at below. Recommended Reading – Piriformis Syndrome Exercises To …
When suffering a rotator cuff tear or damage to the long head of the biceps, there are several surgical procedures which may help to alleviate pain to the biceps muscle and minimize any associated shoulder pain. Such treatments include bicep tenodesis and biceps tenotomy. Your biceps tendon is a very strong structure that connects from the upper end of your biceps muscle to your shoulder …
Exercises for a herniated disc can help ease lower back pain and discomfort that may radiate to other parts of the body. In this article, we’ll explore a range of exercises designed to support recovery and relieve symptoms. But first, let’s take a closer look at what a herniated disc is and how it affects …
If you suffer from common complaints such as poor posture, low back pain or neck pain, exercises for the thoracic spine can help to alleviate these symptoms which are often associated with sedentary lifestyles. Your thoracic spine, sometimes called the thoracic region, is the longest part of your spine that runs from the base of your neck down the center of your upper back. Recommended Reading …
The main muscles involved in hip abduction are the gluteus medius muscle, gluteus minimus and the tensor fasciae latae (often abbreviated to TFL). However, in addition to the primary muscles, there are also secondary muscles involved in hip abduction. These include the piriformis, sartorius, and superior fibers of the gluteus maximus. Collectively these muscles all work together …
When your infraspinatus muscle is injured, this may result in shoulder pain and discomfort. Performing targeted infraspinatus exercises can play a crucial role in the rehabilitation and recovery process. In this article, we’ll suggest some rotator cuff exercises designed to target the infraspinatus muscle that may help to improve muscle function, range of motion, and enhance stability to the shoulder muscles. Before …