Hallux Limitus is a condition that causes a reduced range of motion in the big toe. Degeneration of the cartilage between bones breaks down until the articulation is bone-on-bone and the joint cannot glide properly. Small floating bones may shift out of place, and excess bony deposits can form, further reducing motion of the big toe1. The main goal of … Read More
Can I Run with Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a very common injury for runners or anyone who is constantly on their feet. The pain usually starts on the inside of your heel but can spread throughout the foot and potentially become debilitating. For those who are dedicated runners, it can be hard to take a day off, even when experiencing pain. The short answer is … Read More
At-Home Remedies for Peroneal Tendonitis
With the constant impact of running, you may start to experience the pain of peroneal tendonitis. Why do you have this pain around your ankles and what can you do to get rid of it? Stretching and strengthening are the common treatment techniques among most soft tissue injuries, but muscle scraping may be the missing piece to your recovery. This … Read More
How to: Scraping for Neck Tension
Neck tension, the dreaded and the inevitable. Whether you experienced an injury or are stuck staring at your computer all day, falling into the tech neck trap, pain in your neck can take a toll on your everyday life. We’ve all tried stretching to relieve tension but a comprehensive plan may be what we really need, starting with muscle scraping. … Read More
Scraping for IT Band Syndrome
Runners, or any athletes that are constantly on their feet, may be prone to iliotibial (IT) band syndrome. The pain on the outside of your knees can be debilitating and keep you from being active. Fortunately, Sidekick tools can be used to attack almost all of the causes of IT band syndrome. This article will guide you through scraping the … Read More
How to Scrape for Golfer’s Elbow
With the season in full swing, many may be experiencing the dreaded “Golfer’s Elbow”. That nagging pain on the inside of your elbow can start to intrude when doing really any activities that eliminateur arm. Muscle scraping is an effective way to get rid of that pain and get back on the course quickly. This article will guide you through … Read More
3 Ways to Treat Calf Pain at Home
If you’re a daily runner, you look forward to getting out on the trial every day. Unfortunately, constant loading can often lead to calf pain. However, muscle scraping, combined with other home remedies can provide short- and long-term relief for your pain. This article will guide you through the most effective scraping techniques, as well as stretching and strengthening exercises … Read More
How to Relieve Shoulder Pain At Home
For those who experience shoulder pain, it can make daily tasks feel pretty impossible. Finding an effective way to relieve shoulder pain can be even more difficult. If you’re struggling to find relief, try muscle scraping! Based on the technique of gua sha, scraping effectively reduces pain and restores function at many joints throughout the body, including the shoulder. This … Read More
How to: Muscle Scraping for Knee Pain
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
Sidekick vs Graston: 3 Critical Differences
It’s not uncommon to compare “Sidekick”, “Graston” and “muscle scraping” – or even think of them as one. We get it, there are many similarities! Sidekick and Graston are both Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) techniques used to break up the tension and promote healing in soft tissue. But how do they differ from one another? We’re here to … Read More