Understand how your joints work Learn the Basics: Understand the structure of your joints, including cartilage and synovial fluid. For example, in the rotator cuff, muscle tension along the scapula can pull on the humerus bone, causing discomfort or pain. Solving this muscle tension often involves strengthening and stretching exercises for the rotator cuff muscles…
The Origin of Shoulder Problems and How to Protect Your Rotator Cuff If you have ever experienced shoulder pain, you know how frustrating it can be when trying to play tennis. You might find yourself modifying your swing or serve until several other parts of your body are overworked. Soon you are dealing with pain, discomfort, and trouble sleeping. Maybe…
The Art of the Line Call in Pickleball: Why It Gets Heated and How to Handle Disputes In pickleball, where the court is small and the pace is quick, line calls have become a frequent point of tension. Unlike tennis, where players occasionally question a call, in pickleball, there’s a greater tendency for people to…
Here are five must-have items I always keep in my pickleball (and tennis) bag. 1. Sea Salt Sea salt is an absolute must-have for hydration and recovery. It contains around 80 naturally occurring minerals like magnesium, calcium, potassium, in the ideal proportions, which are easier for your body to absorb than manufactured supplements. If you…
Low back pain after pickleball or tennis often creeps in after the match, usually once you’re sitting with friends, recounting those amazing shots and memorable points. Although we may not feel the discomfort on the court, this post-play ache is a sign that the lower back has been working hard, especially if your movement and…