by ChicagoChiroSports | Jan 26, 2013 | Medical Articles, Questions & Answers
By Dr. Josh Akin and Dr. Jon Sebby – There are various methods for treating soft tissue injuries. Active Release and Massage Therapy are two non-invasive soft tissue treatments to heal and prevent a wide variety of soft tissue injuries. To understand a soft...
by ChicagoChiroSports | Jan 6, 2013 | Questions & Answers, Running
Q. I am a runner and I try to do 1-2 races a year, but I always end up injuring myself. I’m planning to do this year’s Chicago Marathon, what can I do to stay healthy, especially as I’m approaching my long runs? A. Think about this for a moment. It takes the average...
by ChicagoChiroSports | Jan 6, 2013 | Exercises, Foot and Ankle, Questions & Answers
Q. I have a long history of spraining my ankles. What can I do to prevent future ankle sprains? A. More often than not, a sprained ankle is due to a loss of proprioception and balance in the ankles, and not necessarily a strength issue. Proprioception is your body’s...
by ChicagoChiroSports | Jan 6, 2013 | Exercises, Hip and Leg, Questions & Answers
Q. I have tight hip flexors. Is stretching my hip flexors enough to overcome the tightness? What else could I be doing to help my situation? A.If you are like most, your daily commute and sitting throughout the majority of the day contributes to the length of your hip...
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