What makes joint stiff (Why they hurt and how to treat them)
Potential causes of stiff joints and what to do about them Many people experience stiff joints as they age. Others may experience joint stiffness due to medical conditions and lifestyle choices. As you age, your cartilage –– the spongy material that protects the ends of your bones — begins to dry out and stiffen. Your […]
Preventing Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
With so many young athletes playing sports, it’s no wonder injuries are common. Half of all sports medicine injuries in children and teens are from overuse. What is an Overuse Injury? An overuse injury is damage to a bone, muscle, ligament, or tendon caused by repetitive stress without allowing time for the body to heal. […]
Potential Causes of Back Pain in Children and Teens
The shape and curvature of the spine constantly change through childhood, and these changes can make the spine prone to injury, trauma, and medical conditions. The vertebra, which is the bony building block of the spine, predominantly changes from a flexible cartilaginous tissue into the bony skeleton of an adult. Children are unique in terms […]
