You might have noticed that concussions seem to be in the news more and more frequently. There is good reason for this increased media attention; according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans suffer 1.7 million traumatic brain ...
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Common Causes of Back Pain, and How to Prevent It
Along with wrinkles and graying hair, back pain is often considered one of the sobering signs of getting older. You’ve probably heard at least one person complain about his or her persistent back problems, and at times it may seem ...
Read More »Can Getting a Massage be Good for Your Health?
Massages are generally thought of as a technique for helping the body to relax. Judging by the amount of money Americans spend on them, it seems that massages are very effective in helping customers unwind. The American Massage Therapy Association ...
Read More »The Link Between Work-Related Stress and Stroke
Though it pays well, coaching in the National Football League is hardly a walk in the park. NFL coaches burn the candle at both ends during the work week, pouring over scouting reports, reviewing film and supervising practices. When Sunday ...
Read More »Kids and Concussions: A Growing Problem
If you regularly follow professional sports, you probably have heard about the issue of concussions among football players. In 2012 alone, over 160 NFL players sustained concussions. It would be a mistake to think that concussions are simply a problem ...
Read More »Treating Stress Fractures in the Foot
It’s bad enough to get a stress facture, but it’s even worse to fracture the same area twice. In October 2013, such a scenario befell Julio Jones, a wide receiver for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. During a nationally televised game ...
Read More »Spinal Fractures: Healing the Backbone of the Body
Virtually all sports have some element of injury risk to them, a fact that is often made painfully obvious during football and hockey games. You can also add motor sports to this list; it’s certainly not hard to envision injuries ...
Read More »The Areas Most Vulnerable to Bone Fractures
Pizza is generally not considered health food, but you won’t find anyone blaming it for broken bones. Well, with the notable exception of Nate Burleson. The Detroit Lions wide receiver broke his arm in a September 2013 car crash, putting ...
Read More »The Important Role of the Achilles Tendon
Whether or not you’re a student of history, you’ve got to admire the story-telling abilities of the ancient Greeks. Hellenistic civilization created some of the most compelling literary characters in history, including Achilles, a legendary warrior possessing unrivaled strength and ...
Read More »Quite a Mouthful: Healing a Broken Jaw
We learn pretty early in life that the body is eminently susceptible to injury. From paper cuts to bruises to sprains and fractures, getting hurt is an unfortunate part of life. When it comes to traumatic injuries (injuries that occur ...
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