How to: Muscle Scraping for Knee Pain

Ariana Purificati FuneInjury & Rehab, Performance, RecoveryLeave a Comment

During load-bearing movements, the knee is the weakest link of the lower kinetic chain, making it very prone to injury and pain. As there are many causes of knee pain, there are also many ways to treat it. If you feel like there’s something missing from your usual treatment plan, you should try muscle scraping! It’s fair to be skeptical … Read More

Shin Splint Pain: 5 Crucial Tips for Prevention and Relief

Ariana Purificati FuneInjury & Rehab, RecoveryLeave a Comment

Feeling pain in your shins that doesn’t seem to go away? We’ve got some at-home remedies that will have you feeling relief in no time. Shin splints can result from a combination of causes so there is no single solution that will provide total relief. Fortunately, a comprehensive recovery plan can help to effectively prevent, and relieve shin splint pain … Read More

Vitamins And Minerals To Power Up Your Muscle Repair

Alicia RennollPerformance, Recovery1 Comment

As new research highlights the importance of vitamin D for muscle strength, it’s a good opportunity to review the range of vitamins and minerals currently present in your diet.  For gym-goers and athletes, it’s particularly important to focus on those nutrients which can optimize muscle function, improve repair, and keep your body strong and active.  Proteins, carbohydrates and fluids may be key to quick muscle … Read More

How Sleep Impacts Your Workout

Hin LaiPerformance, RecoveryLeave a Comment

A lot of casual exercise enthusiasts, as well as some of the more dedicated and serious fitness practitioners may not fully be aware of how critical getting the proper amount of sleep is to making gains and noticing progress from your efforts in the gym or on the track. In fact, it is so critical that failing to get the … Read More

The Top 5 Quick Tips For Muscle Soreness Relief

Krista BugdenGeneral Pain, Injury & Rehab, Performance, RecoveryLeave a Comment

Are you suffering from sore legs, sore calves, or just plain-old delayed onset muscle soreness? Maybe you pushed it a little too hard during your last workout. Or perhaps you recently started a new exercise program or routine. Soreness and discomfort are to be expected. But what do you do when stretching or re-hydrating aren’t enough? Sore muscles arise from … Read More