After a hard workout, it’s easy to think recovery is all about your muscles. You feel the soreness, notice the fatigue and perhaps reach for extra protein or spend a few minutes stretching. But while your muscles are repairing and adapting, something equally important is happening behind the scenes: nervous system recovery. Every lift, sprint, […]
The term ‘whiplash’ means an injury which is caused by any intense impact or blow that causes your head to jerk forward, backward, and sidewards, resulting to neck strain. Thus, it is sometimes called neck strain or neck sprain. It is commonly associated with rear-end car accidents, however, it can also be caused by other […]
Care of the Neck as Vital as Head in Sports Injury Prevention, Say NZ Chiropractors Research is increasingly showing that concussion injuries not only affect the brain but also the neck upon which the head moves during impact according to the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association[1]. Dr Cassandra Fairest, chiropractor and spokesperson for the New Zealand […]