Heat, Ice, or Both??
In any case of orthopedic injury like a sprain, strain, pull, or tear… most people’s go-to home treatment is to immediately apply ice. During the first 24 hours after an injury, ice therapy is the way to go. However, in the following days, a treatment called “contrast hydrotherapy,” which involves a combination of cold and […]
Meat Tenderizer and Your Muscles
Musculoskeletal pain, aka joint pain, can occur in any part of the body. There are four main things that lead to joint pain. These include connective tissue damage, inflammation, muscle tension and fibrosis. Fibrosis occurs when an area has been tight for a long time and the tissue becomes very tough and gristly (like tough […]
