Osteoarthritis is an inevitable consequence of getting older: It is commonly thought that osteoarthritis is due to wear and tear as we age – but this isn’t inevitable and is far from the full story. There are several factors thought …
What is padel shoulder? Playing padel is hard on the shoulders. Similar to swimming, the repeated reaching above one’s head can result in what we call “padel shoulder” ( also refered to as Swimmer’s shoulder). Padel shoulder is used to …
Although there are many situations where acupuncture / dry needling (DN) can help your muscle and joint injuries, in this content we will specifically discuss 3 reasons to try DN for low back pain. If you’re experiencing low back pain, …
At Elite Performance Therapy, we understand your passion for running. How massages help when you’re training Running is a very repetitive process, and the more you run, the faster and more powerful you become. However, the effect of this on your …
…. Why understanding the importance of golf biomechanics is key! The golf swing is a multi-segmented and intricate skill. It requires accurate body awareness and well-coordinated muscular movements. Thankfully the vast array of diagnostic tools such as 3 Dimensional Motion …
YOU MIGHT THINK chiropractors are only able to help with backaches, stiff necks, slipped discs, and whiplash injuries. If so, you’re not alone – but you’re missing out! Chiropractic care – which is based on the understanding that, given the opportunity, the …
There’s soreness, and then there’s pain. It’s important to not confuse the two! To active people in general and athletes at all levels, the inability to recognize the differences between muscle soreness and pain can mean pushing your body – …
6 Simple Stretches to undo the damage your desk job does Its been said that sitting is the new smoking, but the chances are you´re not giving up your desk job just yet! Here at Elite Performance Therapy we help …
Muscle relaxants are NOT the answer to your back or neck pain! Recently we’ve had a couple of patients query muscle relaxants to help calm a muscle spasm. Obviously it not in our scope of practice to prescribe a muscle …
Pain Detective: How headaches can mask upper back tightness and tight glutes can cause a sciatic type pain! But the reason might be because you are focusing on fixing the wrong thing! Often when we have an injury or pain, …