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Rx: Shoulder Pain   [Background] There are many different types of shoulder pain, some of which are more serious than others. From impingement and tendinopathies to rotator cuff sprains and tears, symptoms can be diverse and distributed throughout your shoulder, neck and arms. This area has so much range of movement that it is one…

Hip Hike with Foam Roller  

Photo Illustration by Alicia Tatone How Physical Therapy Can Help You Relive Your Fitness Glory Days What is physical therapy, exactly? Who should try it? How much will it cost? We answer all the pressing questions on the treatment you need to know more about. BY EMILY ABBATE March 5, 2019 A weird thing happens when…

Hip Flexor & Core Stabilization

Rx: Neck Pain [Background] The cervical spine is an area of your vertebral column commonly referred to as your neck. The cervical spine consists of 7 vertebrae that begin at base of the skull continue to your upper back. Between each vertebrae are vertebral discs that absorb shock between the bones. There are also ligaments…

How to Tell the Difference Between Soreness and Pain Josh Ocampo Yesterday 5:00pm Filed to: PAIN RELIEF 9.3K 161 Photo: Pexels Ever come from a session at the gym feeling especially sore? When you’re nagged by a lingering soreness in your shoulder or stiffness in your lower back, it’s important to look out for a couple warning signs in…

Kettlebell Squat

Daily Expert: How to Beat—and Prevent—Back Pain Combat lower back issues with these tips and exercises. BY DAN GIORDANO, D.P.T., C.S.C.S. FEB 4, 2019 GETTY IMAGESPEOPLEIMAGES Dan Giordano, P.T., D.P.T., C.S.C.S., is a member of the Men’s Health Advisory Board. One of the most frustrating injuries out there: Back pain. It’s debilitating, shooting pains that can…

The 28 Best Fitness Instagram Accounts To Follow For Major Motivation If scrolling Instagram were a workout, I’d be a master trainer. By Mallory Creveling Jan 22, 2019 GETTY IMAGESCULTURA EXCLUSIVE/IAN SPANIE Instagram is a primo place to find drool-worthy food photos, adorable videos of dogs wearing winter coats, and pics on pics on pics of…

How Can I Get Rid of That Pain in My Butt Cheek? Piriformis syndrome can wreck a runner’s routine. Here’s how to prevent it. By EMILY ABBATE JAN 24, 2019 GETTY IMAGESJAN-OTTO Our tribe of runners tend to have a collective understanding about a few things. If you wear running shoes that are a tad too…