Loudoun County, Va. — Joint stiffness can be painful and burdensome, and stretching can be very helpful to relieving your joint stiffness. Loudoun Sports Therapy Center’s Devin Wurman, DPT, walks you through a series of general stretches for relieving joint stiffness. NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: If you or someone you know has experienced or is currently experiencing any of these issues or just have generally achiness/pain call our office today at 703-450-4300. We can evaluate you and determine what steps you need to take to return back to your pain free life! [adrotate banner=”13″]

Loudoun County, Va. — Have you ever gotten up after sitting in a movie theater for a couple of hours and felt really stiff? Whenever you are stuck in the same position for a long period of time, it is pretty common for the muscles around your joints to get tight and stiff. If it goes away relatively quickly, then no harm done. However, if it’s something that takes longer than usual, you may want to look into a good stretching program. Static versus Dynamic Stretching Static stretching involves holding a stretch for a prolonged period of time and only…

Loudoun County, Va. — Exercise and fitness are important for all ages, and create dramatic changes in your overall health and well being. However, it is important for all levels of athletes and non-athletes to engage in proper warm-ups, stretching, and conditioning, in order to prevent injury. Too often, sports-related injuries occur which could have been easily prevented had the athletes thoroughly prepared their bodies for practices and games. So what is an appropriate warm-up? The warm-up, which typically lasts between 10-15 minutes, feeds the body. Whether it’s a run, a jog, a swim, or a brisk walk, the change…

Loudoun County, Va. — Poor posture from core weakness contributes to neck, back, shoulder or hip pain which can then contribute to issues and pain further down the upper or lower extremities. This can make such things as bending over to tie your shoes, sitting while driving, and simply getting dressed in the morning quite difficult. A strong core means a healthy back. When most people think of the core, they think of the abdominals and doing sit-ups and generally know that one needs to have good core strength. Beyond that, most people don’t know much else about the core.…

Loudoun County, Va. — The most common form of hamstring injury is a muscle strain. This is a stretching – and sometimes even tearing – of the muscle or tendon. Symptoms that may be associated with a muscle strain include pain, swelling, muscle spasms, tenderness, and restricted range of motion. The length of time for the muscle to heal is dependent on the severity of the strain and the treatment process. As with any injury, the sooner treatment starts, the better the results will be. https://youtu.be/uwh8GqtllOQ The hamstring muscle group is located on the back side of the thigh and…

Loudoun County, Va. — If you have ever played a sport, you have probably experienced some type of injury, whether it be a concussion or a broken foot. The most common sports injuries occur due to acute trauma or overuse of a joint. Acute trauma is an injury that occurs due to force from a fall or tackle. These types of injuries have immediate sharp pain and swelling, and usually lead to a trip to the emergency room. https://youtu.be/bOjDfqV8v-c What are the most common acute trauma injuries? Sprains A sprain occurs when one or more of the ligaments supporting a…