Articles
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Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia). Part 2
| |This article follows Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia) Part 1, and discusses the non-surgical management of athletic pubalgia with a focus on exercise rehabilitation. 1. Rest and Activity Modification Avoid activities that exacerbate the pain, such as running, twisting, or heavy lifting Engage in low-impact exercises like swimming or cycling to maintain fitness without stressing the … Continue reading Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia). Part 2
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Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia). Part 1
| |Despite its name, a sports hernia is not an actual hernia. It’s an injury (usually a tear) to a tendon or muscle in your lower abdomen or groin that causes chronic pain. Approximately 5-18% of adult athletes experience sports hernias every year. A better, but lesser known, name for this injury is athletic pubalgia. Athletic … Continue reading Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia). Part 1
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Spiritual Health & Prayer
| |In our healthcare practice, Back to Function, we identify six areas of health that impact wellness: Nutrition Rest Exercise Stress Management Function of the Spine and Nervous System Spiritual Health Most of our clients know that we are skilled in helping them with the first 5 items on this list, but the 6th area, spiritual … Continue reading Spiritual Health & Prayer
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Overuse Injuries of the Elbow
| |Elbow pain is a common complaint that we see at Back to Function. Elbow pain may originate in the joint itself, or from any of the many surrounding muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. Elbow pain usually worsens with activities or movement of your arm or wrist. Anatomy of the elbow joint The humerus (upper arm … Continue reading Overuse Injuries of the Elbow
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Hormone Balance for Men
| |In this article we will look at how male hormones and biochemistry work, how problems are started in the prostate gland, and what might be done to treat them. What are Hormones? Hormones bring important messages to every cell of your body. They travel in your bloodstream where they bind to carrier proteins and are … Continue reading Hormone Balance for Men