2015

Three Ways To Ease Hammer Toe Discomfort Without Resorting To Surgery

Hammer toe occurs when the ligaments in the toe joint shorten, causing that toe joint to become stuck in the "bent" position. If you have one or more hammer toes, you may experience discomfort and pain on a daily basis. Surgery can alleviate this pain and correct the condition, but if you cannot undergo surgery or don't desire to do so, there are some non-surgical ways to make yourself more comfortable.

3 Things Athletes Need To Know About Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Shoulder impingement syndrome, also known as shoulder tendinitis or swimmer's shoulder, is a painful sports injury. Here are three things athletes need to know about it. What causes this injury? This injury is a repetitive stress injury, meaning that it develops over time in response to repetitive motions. Repetitive overhead motions are associated with this injury, so things like swimming the butterfly stroke or hitting an overhead smash during tennis may be responsible.