What Is Whiplash? Whiplash is very well known but not very well understood. It’s actually not one specific condition at all – considering it a disorder would be more appropriate. It is a vague term meaning some form of dysfunction of the neck, head, arms or upper extremities. Whiplash occurs Read more
What Is a Strain? As the name implies this injury occurs when the muscle is pulled or stretched beyond its capacity cause the fibers or tendons to tear. Strains can be rated mild, moderate or severe depending on how many muscle fibers are torn. Mild: few muscle fibers torn, accompanied Read more
To kick off (no pun intended) our new “Injury Profile” series I thought “Why not start with a sport that causes a ridiculous number of injuries?” So I looked into MMA – not too surprising, the potential for injury is limitless and a little gross… What Is MMA? Mixed Marital Read more
Table of Contents The Components of the Shoulder JointThe Muscles in the Shoulder and Their RolesWhy the Pec Minor Can Contribute to Rotator Cuff InjuriesWhat To Do if You Suspect a Rotator Cuff Injury Have you been living with shoulder pain hoping it will just go away? The good news Read more
Have you ever been involved in a car accident or fallen on ice? If so, you may be a victim of a whiplash injury. A whiplash neck injury is caused by an accident that stretches your neck beyond its normal limit. This often happens in motor vehicle accidents, contact sports, falls, and assaults. Read more