Pectoralis Major Tendon Injuries: What You Need to Know The pectoralis major is the substantial chest muscle responsible for inward rotation as well as pushing and lifting with the arm; an injury to its tendon can be a significant matter. You are most likely to sustain such an injury while weightlifting, the bench press in […]

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Heart Rate Variability and What It Can Tell You About Recovery There is a certain simplicity to HRV, or heart rate variability, despite the technical ring of the term. It is a matter of observing the minute time differences from one heartbeat to the next. A healthy system is not as regular as a metronome; […]

  Common Reasons Your Back Hurts Most back pain comes from tired muscles, stiff joints, or irritated nerves. A clinician will consider many possible reasons for your symptoms. The most common causes include muscle or tendon strains from overuse, a herniated or bulging disc that presses on a nerve, and spinal changes that cause pain […]

Leg Muscles: How They Work Your legs rely on a powerful team of muscles to stand, walk, climb stairs, and stay balanced. Below, we explain the major muscle groups of the thigh and lower leg, what they do, common conditions that affect them, and practical steps you can take to prevent injury and recover safely. […]

Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options Trigger finger, also called stenosing tenosynovitis, happens when a finger or thumb catches, clicks, or locks as you try to bend or straighten it. We explain why it occurs, the most common symptoms, how doctors diagnose it, and the treatment options that help you get back to comfortable […]

Shoulder Labrum Tears: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options Shoulder labrum tears can cause deep shoulder pain, clicking, or a sense that the joint might slip. You'll learn what the labrum does, how tears happen, the most common symptoms, how we diagnose the problem, and which treatments can help you return to daily activities and sports […]

Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Outer Knee Pain You Can Treat The iliotibial band, or IT Band for short, is a frequent cause of the ache one might feel on the outer thigh or knee. What follows is an explanation of the iliotibial band itself and the reasons it becomes irritated, as well as how its symptoms […]

Foot Pain: Common Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options There are a number of things that can cause foot pain, be it an arthritic joint or nerve irritation, or perhaps tight fascia and inflamed tendons. We put together this overview to give you some clarity on the reasons for the discomfort and how we go about […]

Strengthen Your Posterior Chain to Move Better and Hurt Less A strong back line, called the posterior chain, helps you stand tall and move well. It may help protect your spine, and it supports everyday tasks like lifting, climbing stairs, and getting up from a chair. It covers what the posterior chain includes, why it […]