To understand what a rotator cuff injury is, you must first understand the rotator cuff itself. The rotator cuff comprises four muscles and tendons that help stabilize the shoulder while also helping to move the arm. It is a crucial component in being able to lift your arm and reach upward. The rotator cuff is a commonly injured area, with …
Three Common Reasons for Knee Pain and How to Fix Them
Knee pain is something that affects around one in four Americans. Whether you have experienced an acute injury or find yourself with chronic pain, your quality of life can be seriously altered. The knee is a complicated joint with several muscles and ligaments throughout it, and therefore it can be hard to pinpoint the reason behind your pain. We have …
Setting up your work-from-home desk to avoid back pain
Millions of us are now working from home and as we adjust to accommodate stay-at-home orders, most of us should also be adjusting our at-home offices to prevent aches and pains, which can develop into more severe damage to our spine. Like most of you, I have become accustomed to emailing from the kitchen counter or spending time hunched over …