Tag Archives: elbow pain
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
The Most Common Injuries in Pickleball & How To Prevent Them
One sport that has grown rapidly in popularity among our clients at Back to Function is pickleball. A combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, pickleball is a fun and social sport, which is one reason it’s so popular. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a … Continue reading The Most Common Injuries in Pickleball & How To Prevent Them
The Benefits of Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy has been around for thousands of years and is traditionally a form of Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern medicine. However, cupping therapy has become a popular treatment among athletes for sports injuries, and it can be performed by chiropractors, acupuncturists, medical doctors, physical therapists, and massage therapists. At Back to Function, as part of … Continue reading The Benefits of Cupping Therapy
Working From Home Giving You a Pain?
Working from home has become a change most of us are still trying to adapt to. It is time to look at the efficiency of your new working environment, also known as ergonomics. Whether sitting at the dining table, home office desk, or your bed, this change in working position can produce poor work ergonomics … Continue reading Working From Home Giving You a Pain?
Ouch! I Think I Have Tennis Elbow!
Let’s make sure we’re talking about the same thing here…. Stand relaxed with your arms hanging down and your palms facing forward. Tennis elbow is a burning, deep achy pain affecting the fleshy part on the outside of the elbow. It afflicts many tennis players, although you can get it even if you don’t play … Continue reading Ouch! I Think I Have Tennis Elbow!