Exercise is a vital part of any health and nutrition plan. If you don’t regularly work your body out, you could suffer from health problems even if you’re eating a healthy diet. Unfortunately, the more you exercise, the more likely you are to suffer a muscle and joint injury. Of course, knowing your limits and [...]
The United States has been hit with a record-breaking storm and across the country, many people are digging out. Shoveling the driveway can be a great form of exercise, but you have to be careful. Each year, countless people suffer heart attacks and other serious conditions when shoveling snow. Fortunately, there are some steps you [...]
Turn on the news and you might see some headlines mentioning “blizzards”, “snowmaggedon” and the like. It’s been a pretty cold and snowey winter so far, and many athletes have been forced to spend more time indoors than they’d want. Unfortunately, the combination of cold weather and being cooped up can lead to sore muscles. [...]
Struggling to keep your New Year’s Resolution or normal gym routine because of muscle and joint aches and pains? Such pains are sadly common, especially for people who regularly work out and exercise. Thankfully, you don’t have to accept pain as a status quo. There are many treatments available, some natural some not. But if [...]
Welcome to the New Year! We here at QiVantage hope 2019 is a prosperous, healthy new year. Every time we have to toss out our old calendars (or let our phones and computers flip the page) we get a chance to start anew. Whether that means securing more professional success, losing weight, or repairing damaged [...]
Autumn is in full swing and the winter is fast approaching. Many parts of the United States experience very cold weather that can make outside exercise impractical. As a result, it’s hard to stay in shape. Unfortunately, many people end up putting on some “winter pounds.” Fortunately, there are several great ways to get a [...]
Regular exercise can be tremendously beneficial for your health. It’s not just about keeping off extra pounds, but also ensuring that your muscles are strong and toned, and that your body is in good shape overall. Regular exercise will help you live to the fullest and can even add years to your lifespan. Of course, [...]
Universities, high schools, and middle schools across the country are starting up or already under way. For many children and teens, it’s going to be an opportunity not just to catch up with friends and learning, but also to play sports. Unfortunately, sports related injuries are part and parcel of any sport. High school and [...]
It’s hard to stay in shape. Between careers, family, and other commitments, there’s often simply not enough time to hit up the gym. On top of that, it’s tempting to skip healthy cooking and to just hit up the drive-thru lane for some junk food. Over time, these habits can result in weight problems. Fortunately, [...]
We’re in the dog days of summer, so some of the days might be a bit too hot for a long jog or a soccer game. Just because the weather’s a bit too stifling some days, you don’t have to give up getting your workout on! When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, consistency [...]
Muscle and joint pain is a serious issue for athletes and everyone else for that matter. At first, a nagging pain might seem like nothing more than an annoyance. Tough players win, right? You can fight your way through the pain, no? Thing is, if left untreated a minor pain today could become a serious [...]
At QiVantage, we’ve been helping athletes, including Olympians, recover from sports injuries for years. Unfortunately, even careful, cautious athletes are likely to suffer injuries from time to time. And we’ve certainly seen our fair share of injuries at the World Cup this month. The scariest injury so far was probably the one suffered by Peru’s [...]
Probably every athlete has suffered a sports injury at one point or another. Even if it’s just a minor sprain, or some scrapes and bruises, sports injuries can slow you down and interfere with your daily life. That’s why we’re going to go over some tips for preventing and treating sports injuries. Let’s get to [...]
The Fifa World Cup has arrived! 32 teams will play in the Fifa finals to determine the world champion. Right now, Brazil and Germany are considered the most likely to win, but they’ll both have to get past several talented teams. In honor of the Fifa World Cup, we’re going to take a moment to [...]
A glass of red wine offers numerous health benefits, being packed with antioxidants and other healthy substances. Alcohol will suppress your nervous system, helping to reduce any pains or aches you’re feeling. Often, a bit of mild soreness is a good sign that your exercise regime did the trick. Still, if you’re feeling a bit [...]
Every sport and physical activity will carry some risk of physical injury with it. Unless you live in a bubble, you’re not going to be able to eliminate risks. Heck, even if you do live in a bubble, you’re still at risk. Could trip over your own feet, after all. For those who play sports [...]
Life takes a toll on the human body. Harsh environmental factors, internal mechanics, there are a lot of causes for pain. Certain conditions, such as arthritis, can make pain worse. Proper exercise, a healthy diet, and all natural pain relief treatments, however, can reduce pain and suffering. This will allow you to get on with [...]
Just about every one of us has suffered from muscle and joint pain at some point. Sore muscles are common after a heavy work out. If you’ve been hitting the gym, you may be feeling a bit of pain. However, sore muscles aren’t just for weightlifters. Long jogs, heavy yard work, or plain old daily [...]
CrossFit popularity is at an all-time high and there are no signs of it slowing down anytime soon, but injuries in CrossFit are also at an all-time high. With the increasing popularity and trend of crossfit, it’s important that these athletes take their recovery seriously. Proper recovery for crossfit, may be more than most other [...]
Any time you strain a muscle, it’s painful and it will impact your day-to-day life, but that’s especially true when it’s a core muscle. Your obliques are part of your abdominal muscles between your pelvis and ribs, making up your waist. When you’re dealing with a strained oblique, seemingly the only thing that you can [...]
With so many treatment options available, not to mention the various opinions of doctors, trainers, chiropractors, massage therapists, friends, family, and even fans at your games, it may feel almost impossible to make the right decisions when it comes to your injury treatment. There are a lot of opinions out there and even more misconceptions, [...]
It’s here! It’s finally here! Football season is upon us and if you’re anything like, well, most of America, you couldn’t be more excited. Whether you’re a youth, high school, college, semi-pro, professional, or even a flag football weekend warrior, football season is something that you’ve likely been looking forward to for months. The absolute [...]
The quadriceps are one of the biggest muscles in your body and really have an affect on almost every move that you take, so dealing with a pulled quad can be one of the most frustrating and painful injuries that an athlete can get. There probably isn’t a single sport that you can perform well [...]
You never realize how important your hip flexors are to your everyday life until you have an injured hip flexor. Hip flexor treatment isn’t easy either. It’s a very active portion of your body and almost every move affects it in some way. When you go to the doctor with a hip flexor injury, they’re [...]
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