Many athletes believe their competition ends when the game is over. This approach is not an issue if you play for fun, but if you want to reach your greatest potential, you are giving up significant opportunities to improve. Approximately two percent of US high school athletes go to compete in NCAA Division I sports.
If you have played a sport long enough, you will experience aches and pains from a collision, sprained ankle, or strained muscle. Everyone is familiar with a long held guide to manage these injuries called the RICE protocol. For the injury in question, you are told to Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate the body part.
We are glad to welcome Dr. Alan Hetherington to Total Sports Quinte. Dr. Hetherington is a chiropractor at Kerr Chiropractic Clinic in Downtown Belleville. He will be writing articles on sports injury, management, and prevention to help athletes, coaches
On a physical level, reflexology can reduce pain and inflammation thus reducing the need to medicate. With every drug, there is the chance of side effects.
Paul Renaud knows what he’s talking about, and he’s trying to share what he knows with young people experiencing mental illness.
Today’s greatest athletes invest massive amounts of time, money, and resources into bodily performance and effective recovery. Dr. Steve knows first-hand how vital a clear and healthy spine and nerve system is for our wellbeing.
Small Injuries can Turn into Large Problems if you Ignore Them for Too Long. Its early in the season, and you head out for your first few games of golf. You notice that your elbow is sore ….
Wearing a Mouthguard can Prevent Serious Sports Injuries and Save a Lot of Pain. Anyone who participates in sports, whether for pleasure, in youth or adult leagues, or even on a professional level – knows that losing isn’t the worst thing that can happen
Chiropractic Treatment Can Restore Muscle Function and Hormone Balance Dr. Stephen Lippitt D.C. explains why.
Chiropractic Treatment Can Provide Concussion Recovery Without Use of Drugs. Dr. Stephen Lippitt D.C. explains why.
