Prioritizing your physical activity while sick can be tough! In these ongoing challenges navigating health concerns like COVID-19 and the recent emergence of the norovirus, Sport & Spine understands the importance of adapting your home exercise (HEP) program while also prioritizing your well-being. Amidst these uncertainties, maintaining consistency with your HEP becomes even more crucial. […]
Winter in Wisconsin is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a challenge when it comes to staying active. When it’s cold and the days get shorter, it’s so tempting to hunker down with a good book on the couch. But keeping up with some physical activity is important for […]
FOOSH Injuries One of the common injury mechanisms resulting from falls is known as a FOOSH (Fall On an Out Stretched Hand) injury. Despite its funny name, a FOOSH injury can severely impact your upper extremity, leading to significant loss of function. This type of injury occurs when, during a fall, an individual attempts to […]
DRY NEEDLING FOR TRIGGER POINT RELEASE Have you seen Merrie’s recent dry needling session videos on Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram? Or are you simply interested in learning more about this treatment and its advantages? Either way, we’ve got you covered with this blog post about dry needling. WHAT IS DRY NEEDLING? Dry needling is a […]
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! To celebrate and honor everyone touched by breast cancer, one of our team members bravely shares her journey, including her family’s battles with cancer, genetic testing, and preventive measures against breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer. She also walks us through some of her struggles along her journey and […]
Fall Prevention Have you fallen recently or are becoming more scared of falling? Falls can be scary and painful. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 people who are 65 years and older fall each year. In that statistic alone, falling seems scary. However, we have good news for […]
What is poor posture? Poor posture is a condition in which a person holds their body in an unnatural position or alignment, such as slouching or hunching over. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including sitting for long periods of time, carrying heavy bags on one shoulder, or using improper lifting techniques. […]
What is hip pain? Hip pain refers to discomfort or pain felt in or around the hip joint, which is the largest joint in the body. The hip joint connects the thigh bone, or femur, to the pelvis and allows for a wide range of motion; such as walking, running, and jumping. Hip pain can […]
