What is Cupping Therapy? 5 Things to Know Before You Do it
You may have heard of cupping therapy and its many benefits for athletes and wondered what exactly is cupping? And does it actually work? This ancient Chinese practice dates back thousands of years and has been gaining popularity recently as some of the top athletes are using it for pain relief and recovery. If you’ve […]
Getting to the Point: The Benefits of Dry Needling
What is the purpose of dry needling? Dry needling is a natural and unique form of therapy that provides many benefits. If you have an interest in natural therapy techniques, this is an exciting procedure that you can use to obtain positive results. Should you get this treatment? Read on to learn about the benefits […]
Say Hello to Hijama: Why Professional Athletes Use Cupping Therapy
If you’ve watched any sporting events lately, you’ve probably wondered what those odd, circular bruises are on the exposed skin of your favorite athletes.
Those telltale bruises are the aftermath of “hijama,” or cupping therapy.
To practice cupping, a therapist places a special cup on a patient’s skin for a few minutes to create suction.
Top 5 Worst Sports Injuries and How Rehab Can Help You Recover
Everyone knows that when joining a sport that injuries come with the territory. Around 2.9 million sports injuries are reported a year, That’s around one-third of all injuries. Some of you probably have heard stories about the worst sports injuries. But what injuries are the most likely and how can you avoid them? If you […]
How Professional Post-Rehab Training Can Help You Recover from a Torn ACL
250,000 individuals tear their ACL annually. If you’re one of these unlucky people, you understand the pain and suffering associated with the injury and recovery.
What many people don’t realize is that a torn ACL requires maintenance after surgery and rehabilitation.
We’ll break down why that is, and why you should consider professional post-rehab training.