• posted: Jul. 14, 2015
• Health,  Sports Injury,  Cancer,  artificial turf toxins,  dangers of artificial turf,  goalies and artificial turf

New York City has stopped installing crumb rubber fields in its parks in 2008 and the Los Angeles Unified School District did the same in 2009. In Maryland, the Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition supports legislation to require warning signs at artificial turf fields and opposes a bill to use state funds to construct artificial turf fields. Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2012
• Leg Pain,  Exercises,  Sports Injury,  Muscle Strain,  Pain in Forearm,  work out,  Arm Pain

Your arms and legs have several groupings, or compartments, of muscles, blood vessels and nerves. Each of these compartments is encased by a thick layer of connective tissue called fascia, which supports the compartments and holds the tissues within each compartment in place. Fascia is inelastic, which means it has little ability to stretch. Read More

• posted: Mar. 27, 2012
• Back Pain,  Head Injury,  Sports Injury,  Athletic Injury

Fractured collar bones and concussions each accounted for about four percent of the injuries in adults and five percent in kid snowboarders. Among skiers, on the other hand, torn and otherwise injured knee ligaments sidelined one-third of the adult skiers, with leg muscle bruises being most common in kids Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2012
• Sports Injury,  Knee Arthritis,  Knee Pain,  Athletic Injury

Jumper's knee is an overuse or repetitive injury that occurs over time. This injury can happen with any sport that requires constant jumping, landing, and changing direction. This can cause strains, tears, and damage to the patellar tendon. Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2011
• Chiropractic Benefits,  Chiropractor Near Me,  Headaches,  Back Pain,  Pain Relief,  Sports Injury,  wellness doctor

Immediately following the accident, the young man noticed the onset of neck pain focused at the base of his skull. In addition he started suffering from back pain, daily headaches, and migraine headaches approximately 3 times per week. Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2011
• Sports Injury,  Athletic Injury,  Stretching,  workout preparation

Dr. Amie Gregory, DC, CCEP, ANF is a San Francisco, CA and San Carlos, CA chiropractor that helps athletes and non-athletes with injuries and total health. Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2011
• Lower Back Pain,  Upper Back Pain,  Sports Injury,  Swimming rehab

The anatomy of the neck and spine is very complex and is composed of seven vertebrae surrounding the spinal cord, which extends downward from the brain. Stretching outward from the spinal cord are nerves which travel to muscles and other tissue throughout the body. Read More

• posted: Jan. 02, 2011
• Sports Injury,  Finger Pain,  Hand Pain,  Mallet Finger

Most mallet finger injuries can be treated without surgery. It takes time to slowly train the tendon to move correctly and scar tissue has to be cleared away to make sure proper mobility can be obtained. If the injury is new, elevate the wrist above heart level and apply ice. Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2010
• Exercises,  Fitness,  Sport Injury,  Sports Injury,  Warming up before a workout,  Injury prevention

Just like any physical activity, it is always recommended to warm up for your muscles, joints and body. Read More