Hamstring injuries are extremely common in elite soccer. In fact, it is estimated that 11-16% of all soccer-related injuries (in elite levels) are due to hamstring issues (1). By far, the most common presentation we see in our chiropractic and physical medicine clinic in Carol Stream, Illinois is incomplete rehabilitation of a hamstring injury. Many, manyContinue Reading »
Have You Experienced or Been Experiencing a Foot or Ankle Injury?Whether you are experiencing or have experienced a foot or ankle injury, you may also be experiencing or have experienced some other aches and pains along the way. Many people/athletes tend to experience other aches and pain, whether it is experienced during or after theirContinue Reading »
High School and College AthletesWhile hip pain and hip issues aren’t one of the most common injuries in chiropractic and sports medicine offices, they do occur and are never fun for patients to deal with. From tendonitis, to joint pain, to sprains and strains, hip pain can be an annoying issue to deal with Obviously surroundingContinue Reading »
After spine pain, shoulder pain remains consistently tied for second (along with knee pain) as the top reason why patients travel from all over Chicagoland to see us at our Carol Stream office. The shoulder joint is rather complex, and pain arising from the shoulder region can affect simply day-to-day activities and sport alike. This articleContinue Reading »
While low back pain is the first thing that comes to mind that chiropractors can help with, neck pain is a close second for the next most common injury seen in the office. Whether it is related to “sleeping funny”, working from home, or pushing yourself too hard in the gym, neck pain can beContinue Reading »
Since High Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) is relatively new, I thought it would be helpful to share my thoughts on this type of training. If you are unfamiliar with this term, perhaps you’ve heard of CrossFit – which is, by and large, the most popular form of HIFT. CrossFitters and non-CrossFitters alike have inspired theContinue Reading »
In the first two articles in this series, I highlighted the pitfalls and myths surrounding soft tissue injuries and recovery. It turns out, soft tissue injuries need PEACE AND LOVE not RICE! Recently, the British Journal of Medicine (BJM) published an article highlighting the positive recovery effects of these two new acronyms – PEACE and LOVE.Continue Reading »
In the first post in this series, I highlighted the pitfalls of the R.I.C.E Method for sports injuries and soft-tissue recovery. One thing I failed to do, though, is thoroughly breakdown the effects of inflammation. Inflammation and swelling are a normal part of the tissue healing process, so any aim, strategy or magical healing sprayContinue Reading »
Back in 1978, Dr. Gabe Mirkin created the protocol of R.I.C.E for the management of soft-tissue injuries. This became the “gospel” for the next several decades, as coaches, athletic trainers and clinicians all found themselves reciting this quip to patients in order to help aide in the recovery process. Except, it doesn’t… So much so that theContinue Reading »
Dr. Alex Earl, DC shares insights and simple strategies to help competitive and everyday athletes like you deal with shin splint pain in the Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream & Winfield area. “OUTPUT IS SECONDARY TO INPUT. WHAT WE PUT INTO OUR BODY MATTERS MORE THAN WHAT WE DO TO OUR BODY” The Best KeptContinue Reading »
