Stay on the Court by Preventing Common Pickleball Injuries
A local doctor, instructor and recreational player share the best way to avoid injuries while playing pickleball. By Petra Rivera Longboat Key Observer
HEALTH PROBLEMS CAUSED BY INFLAMMATION
When we think of inflammation, we think of the body's natural immune response to an injury or infection. But what is going on in the body to cause it?
No Benefit of Stretching to Speed Recovery or Prevent Injury
A common question in clinical practice is; "What stretches should I do to recover from my injury". As we were growing up, we often lined up to stretch before and after our activities at school. So, in an effort to "do something", patients will often be motivated to do some stretches to get rid of those pesky aches and pains from a workout. But, the fact is; Stretching before or after a workout, does NOT reduce the risk of injury or, help you recover from an injury.
The Top 5 Healing Nutrients
Following an injury, most of us take some steps to deal with the injury by resting and take some time off. If severe enough, we'll go to a doctor or therapist for some treatment. Of course, we don't ice our injury after reading; Come Out Of The Cold - Why icing injuries delays recovery and slows healing. But, now, what other steps can you take to help heal faster and get you off the sidelines and back in the game?
The Role of Inflammation in the Repair of Injuries
Many people consider inflammation a bad thing. When suffering from aches and pains, they'll reach for the Advil or Motrin, two of the most well known non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. They'll also reach for the ice pack to reduce inflammation. If you've were able to download the ebook, "Come Out of The Cold - Why icing injuries delays recovery and slows healing", you know that is the exact wrong approach. If you don't have that ebook, you can download it here: