How To Avoid Pickleball Injuries

Pickleball has gone mainstream today. In fact, The Economist has dubbed it “America’s fastest-growing sport.” A combination of tennis and ping pong, it uses paddles and a whiffle ball on an outdoor court which makes it a social sport that’s relatively easy to learn and great exercise for anyone who does so. However, just like with any other sport, there’s always the risk of injury, such as muscle strain. What are some of the most common injuries? Since this sport is seemingly easy to learn and play, many players tend to overexert themselves. Additionally, because pickleball is so easy to play, it can result in players picking up some bad habits (e.g., not putting enough emphasis on proper technique). Both things will predispose you to acute overuse injuries. The most commonly experienced injuries doctors see have to do with a person’s knees and lower back. There are a few reasons why these areas of your body are especially prone to suffering from injuries. These include the game’s fast start-stop nature, […] Continue reading

Could Rolfing Therapy Help Me To Overcome Trauma?

Throughout our lives, many of us will experience some form of trauma. When the trauma is physical, it can create long-term and serious problems in the future. Physical illness and pain can also impact our emotional and mental well-being, exacerbating the problem and leaving us feeling more pain than we already were. When exploring different forms of trauma therapy in Tampa, you may come across Rolfing therapy. Here are some of the ways that Rolfing massage could help you to overcome trauma. Rolfing Addresses Your Body’s Structure Rolfing therapy is different from many other forms of therapy in that it focuses on addressing structural problems with your body. If you have experienced trauma such as sexual violence or a severe car crash, your body’s alignment may have changed. Over time, the impacts of this physical trauma may only get worse, and you may find that your whole posture is affected too. Rolfing massage can help to address some of the concerns by working on the fascia of the body, which […] Continue reading