Tag: Inflammation

Cupping for Muscle Recovery: Understanding Heme Oxygenase and Diapedesis

August 13, 2024

Cupping therapy has gained popularity among athletes and active individuals as an effective method for enhancing muscle recovery. But what’s really happening when those distinctive purple cupping marks appear on your skin? Is there a meaning to cupping marks? To fully appreciate the benefits of cupping for muscle recovery, it’s important to understand the biological […]

Curcumin For Recovery: Taming Inflammation Naturally

April 5, 2024

Having spent decades helping people improve performance and wellness, we’re excited to delve into using curcumin for recovery. Curcumin is a bio-active compound found in turmeric. Let’s explore how this golden spice can be your ally in the battle against inflammation during injury recovery. What Is Curcumin? Curcumin is the superstar within turmeric—the spice that […]

5 Strategies for Controlling Inflammation While Injured

February 6, 2024

Introduction Inflammation is a natural response of the body to injury. However, when it persists for too long, it can pose challenges, changing your focus to controlling inflammation. In this article, we’ll delve into the risks associated with excessive inflammation and explore effective methods to manage it. The Dangers of Excessive Inflammation Inflammation serves as […]

5 Keys To Using Anti-Inflammatories for Muscle & Tendon Injuries

October 21, 2023

When faced with an injury, utilizing NSAIDs (learn about using NSAIDS here) can play a crucial role in your recovery journey. They are an effective pain reliever and anti-inflammatory for muscle and tendon injuries. These medications are a powerful tool in managing pain and reducing inflammation, ultimately allowing you to move more comfortably and participate […]

Reducing Systemic Inflammation for Improved Recovery

May 23, 2023

Are you eager to optimize your recovery and unlock your full potential? Good news awaits! Reducing systemic inflammation can be a game-changer in your journey towards peak performance and overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the fascinating ways in which taming inflammation can enhance your recovery process. So, let’s dive in and discover […]

Losing Tissue Pliability: Densification and How To Stop It

December 28, 2022

If muscle pliability is the goal, densification is the enemy. When people start to feel stiff and restricted in their movement and range of motion, they may be told about having “adhesions” and scar tissue.  These vague descriptions aren’t necessarily wrong, but they don’t give the complete picture either.  The scientific concept that underlies some […]

Guide to Improving Muscle Pliability

December 12, 2022

In the quest to improve movement quality & efficiency, as well as reducing the risk of injury, pliability has become a popular topic. This guide will help you with ways to improve muscle pliability. What Is Pliability? Pliability describes the quality of muscle tissue. Function focuses on effective/efficient movement.  It’s not just about how much […]

6 Ways To Increase Muscle Pliability

November 15, 2022

Increasing muscle pliability is the goal of many recovery techniques because it is fundamental to high-quality human movement. Muscle pliability is a term that describes the optimal, qualitative state of your muscle tissue. Having “pliable” muscles means that they are supple and resilient. They move without restriction and have elastic quality to them. This allows […]

3 Ways Red Light Therapy Can Help Athletes Recover

May 18, 2022

Red light therapy can help athletes recover better. That’s why it has been used for well over a decade in the world of elite sport.  However, it was once limited to medical professionals and relied on expensive lasers and technology. In 2016, the US Track & Field Team thought it was important enough to bring […]