The rotator cuff is the official term used to describe a muscle group made up of four that work together as individual tendons so that they can make up a cuff around your humerus — which is the upper arm bone that you likely remember from middle school biology. The names of the four muscles […]
Fitness
14 Exercise Steps to Treat Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a painful and debilitating condition that, if left untreated, can lead to muscle weakness in severe cases and may require surgical intervention. With that being said, not all cases of cubital tunnel syndrome will require surgery. There are many preventative measures and exercises that can be followed in order to treat […]
10 Best Exercises to Heal Patellar Tendon
The patellar tendon is the ligament that connects the tibia to the patella, and it’s common for people who have taken repetitive strain to their knees to develop inflammation, swelling or other injuries of the patellar tendon. Also called jumpers knee, it can commonly be seen in joggers, walkers and anyone who spends a lot […]
12 Steps to Prevent and Treat Golfer’s Elbow
Golfers elbow occurs due to the inflammation of the tendons and ligaments that attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The inflammation creates sensations of pain that shoot through the forearm muscle, especially during activities that require gripping or movement of the forearm muscles. If left untreated, the pain may spread […]
15 Home Remedies to Reduce Elbow Pain
If you have any persistent or nagging joint pain, then we highly recommend that you consult with a physician in order to have it seen to. Attempting to treat these types of pain entirely on your own inevitably leads to more problems and especially if there are underlying causes that you are unaware of. But […]
15 Easy Stretches to Alleviate Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition that affects the lateral tendon of the elbow and attaches to the bony protrusion. Technically, it is therefore known as lateral epicondylitis, and in fact, only a few in every hundred cases of the condition are actually caused by tennis! This is a very widespread condition affecting 3% of all […]