Is the pain in your back caused by a herniated disc? Here’s how to know.
A herniated disc refers to an issue with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher exterior.
Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
While most herniated discs occur in the lower back, they also can occur in the cervical area. Symptoms are dependent on where the disc is located and whether or not it’s compressing a nerve. Typically, one side of the body is affected.
Read full blogReturn to Physical Activity After Time Away (Or Quarantined!)
For the physically active, the COVID-19 quarantine has thrown a substantial roadblock to training, achieving goals, and staying active and moving. Many of us have had our activity levels plummet, seeing an overall increase in inactivity and sedentary lifestyles. As gyms and workout facilities begin to reopen, many of us are eager to return and rush right back to our prior activity levels – moving the same weight in the gym, running the same pace per mile, sprinting/cutting/jumping at the same intensity on the field.
Read full blogRyan’s Running Series: Variability
So often I see runners make mistakes that athletes in other sports easily avoid. One of the most common ones is implementing variability into their training – or lack thereof! It’s fairly common knowledge that we shouldn’t go to the gym and spend all week just lifting for the arms; you’d break down, not give yourself enough time to recover, and ultimately end up injured. The good news is, we can make easy modifications like this for runners and reduce their risk for injury.
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