Sports
Injuries
Sports Injuries
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD)
The temporomandibular joint, or, the jaw, is the most frequently used joint in the body – it assists in chewing, swallowing, speaking, yawning, clenching, breathing, even facial expressions… the list goes on. On any given day, the jaw moves 2000-3000 times! The jaw is a sliding hinge joint, allowing for extreme mobility. It moves forward,…
Tennis Elbow: overview and self-care
A repetitive stress injury that is becoming more and more prevalent is tennis elbow. Not only limited to those playing tennis, recently it has become more common to those who do a lot of computer work. Plumbers, carpenters, hairdressers, weight lifters, and cooks; anyone that does a lot of repetitive wrist and forearm activity is…
IT band syndrome or Why is my IT band sore and what can I do about it !?
Many athletes, especially endurance athletes, suffer from Ilio-Tibial Syndrome (ITBS). ITBS is an inflammation of the Ilio-Tibial band (ITB) at the knee, causing outer knee pain. The causes of ITBS can be varied but the treatment options are usually the same: massage, stretching and strengthening. What causes ITBS? The IT band is a fibrous band…
An overview of lower back pain
Although we specialize in athletic massage, many people, including athletes, come to our massage practice complaining of lower back pains. Indeed, it is estimated that 80% of people suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life [1]. The majority of these sufferers are between 30 and 59 years old. There are…