AC Joint injuries account for 40% of all shoulder injuries, and nearly 10% of all injuries in hockey, football, lacrosse, and other collision sports.

Because these injuries are so common, it’s important to know the basics about an AC joint sprain and how to manage it, particularly if you or your child is playing a collision sport like those listed above. In this article, we’re covering the basics about AC joints, how they get injured, and how to manage and rehabilitate an AC joint post-injury.

When the muscles in your neck and shoulder tighten up, they can cause issues both right where they are and down the arm and into the hand. This tightness and dysfunction will often cause Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, but this condition is often overlooked. Today, we’re diving deep into Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, what causes it, and what you can do to fix it.

Sports injuries are every athlete’s worst nightmare. At best, they’re a hassle, and at worst, they can end your season and take you out of the sport you love.

About 10-25% of all injuries in hockey are groin strains, and many of these injuries are usually related to overuse, fatigue, and biomechanical errors - all of which can be prevented.

Picture this: you’re outside shoveling your driveway (your favorite winter activity), when you feel something slip and catch in your back. In your mind, you groan, because you’re sure you just threw your back out and would be laid up for the rest of the day, if not longer.

This often occurs due to lumbar instability. Your spine and the surrounding muscles were unable to handle the forces you were putting it through, so it buckled, throwing out your back and creating pain.

Nearly 65% of patients with neck pain have Cervical Facet Syndrome. It occurs when the facet joints in the neck get inflamed and irritated, often due to poor posture or trauma. Managing this condition involves getting you out of pain and addressing the cause of your pain using lifestyle changes, targeted exercise, and chiropractic care.

Headaches are incredibly common - nearly 50% of the population struggles with headaches on a consistent basis, and 94% will have to deal with headaches at some point in their life. They can be debilitating, and annoying, and can make it a real challenge to enjoy your life the way you want to. Understanding what your headache is and why it’s happening is the first step to appropriately addressing it and managing your symptoms.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans are dealing with digestive problems, and nearly one-third are struggling with heartburn, acid reflux, or GERD. Many times, these conditions are related to your stomach and how it’s functioning. Your stomach plays a number of key roles in your body, from digesting protein to coordinating the rest of your digestive system. If it’s not working, there’s a good chance the rest of the system is struggling as well.

At least 10 million ankle sprains occur each year. They’re a pain (literally and figuratively), and they often show up at inconvenient times. It’s important to know if you’re at a higher risk, how to prevent a sprain, and how to manage the sprain if it does occur. Knowing all of this can help to stop the sprain from occurring before it happens, or at least make your recovery faster and easier.

Concussions are a common sports injury. Knowing what they are and how to manage them can reduce stress and keep you or your child safe.

Sciatica is a common condition, with a variety of causes and treatment methods. Learning to manage this, and knowing when to get an expert opinion, are critical to getting out of pain and back to what you love.