As more and more people in the US take up recreational running, the number of injuries associated with this activity has also increased. Shin splints, patellofermoral pain syndromes, Achilles tendinitis, flat feet, compartmental syndromes and stress fractures are common injuries resulting from cumulative stress reactions to soft tissues and bones. When running, the musculoskeletal system […]
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Effective CrossFit Injury Treatments and Prevention Strategies
CrossFit is an intense workout program that combines weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardio exercises to help people achieve their fitness goals. While it has gained immense popularity in recent years, the program’s intensity can lead to injuries. Injuries can occur from overuse, improper techniques, or lack of preparation, and can cause discomfort, pain, and reduced mobility. […]
What are Best Running Shoes?
How to Identify What are the Best Running Shoes Running is a great and cheap way of getting into shape and staying that way. Compared to other forms of fitness or sports, it’s comparatively cheap in that really all you need are a pair of shorts, t-shirt and running shoes. How easy is that? Well, […]
Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix at Back & Body Pain Relief
PRP therapy already provides some great results in improving the healing of different injuries and pain, including relief from plantar fascitis as shown below. One disadvantage with PRP in the past is that it has always been subject to operator skill and as other variables such as contamination between red and white blood cells which […]
How We Help Crossfitters in Springfield
One of our main services is to help active sports people. That can be from a school child playing for school all the way up to a seasoned pro, whatever stage you’re at, we can help. I myself have been involved in helping the Men’s Winter Olympic Bobsleigh Team prepare for the last Winter Olympics. […]
Working Out at Crossfit KOA
With the Crossfit Open upon us, the next few weeks will no doubt see many crossfitters working out and training hard to perform as best they can. Here at Back & Body Pain Relief is no different as our own team are also putting many hours in as well. Our local club, Crossfit KOA is […]
The Two Things to Help Resolve Ankle Injury in Springfield
Ankle injuries can be problematic. While a simple sprain may decrease in pain relatively quickly, the ankle is still weak for a while after and thus susceptible to further injury. Proper treatment and recovery is necessary to help prevent future injury and to ensure the patient is back to full fitness properly. This is particularly […]
Does Running Fast or Slow Increase Risk of Injury?
Running is one of the most popular sports in the world. It requires minimal start up costs, but of course the more serious you get, the more equipment you need to support your body and feet in your running. Injuries are frequent, especially among those who merely do it as a hobby and don’t follow […]
The Crossover Gait in New Jersey
In this article, we are going to be discussing what the crossover gait exactly is, and how it affects our patients who are runners. The crossover gait occurs when a person runs left to right, and the foot comes down the midline. This is similar and can be compared to running on a tightrope or […]
Common Treadmill Injuries vs. Running Outside
We’ve all seen the hilarious online videos of people falling off treadmills. They can be treacherous pieces of equipment, to be sure. But it’s easier to injure yourself on a treadmill than you may think. While many runners turn to them over the winter, there are a few things you should know about common treadmill […]
