Spring is upon us and I am sure many of you are getting outside to enjoy this great weather here in the Upstate. As we increase our activity level we often experience new overuse injuries and painful muscles and joints. This
month we will cover some common problems encountered this time of year and I am confident you will find this information informative and extremely helpful.
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Athletes who run, dance or play soccer, football and lacrosse can experience the pain of shin splints occurring in the front of the lower leg around the
tibia bone. Shin pain and inflammation is the result of muscle overuse due to an increase in the intensity of your activity, lack of proper stretching before your activity and improper footwear. Successful prevention and treatment is available through the guidance of your athletic trainer and physician. Learn more about the prevention and treatment by visiting our website article SHIN SPLINTS.
Knee Pain and the IT Band
If you experience pain on the outside of the knee and hip joint, you may have tightness in the Iliotibial (IT) Band. What is an IT Band? It is a thick layer of fascia in the body running from the pelvis to just below the shin on the outside of the thigh. It's job is to provide lateral stability while the body is in motion and aid in knee movement. Pain can occur or increase while lying on your side, standing from a seated position as well as going up or down stairs. Read our IT BAND SYNDROME article for information on stretches and strengthening to prevent this painful syndrome, treatment options and determining when to see a Sports Medicine doctor.
Try these stretches for
the IT Band using the foam roller mentioned in our article and available at most sporting goods stores.
Biomechanical research has confirmed the achievement of a successful golf swing starts with a specific movement sequence. Faults, such as coming off plane or poor control of the club face, break the sequence. Other breakdowns can be caused by muscle weakness and decreased flexibility. Unlock the proper sequence and perform drills to improve your swing by reading our article GOLF PERFORMANCE.
