What Causes Baker’s Cysts and How to Treat It

What Causes Baker’s Cysts and How to Treat It

The knee is one of the largest joints in our body and is complex in structure. It contains thick liquid between the joints that allows free movement. When the knees produce excess fluid, it can cause bulging at the back of the knee and result in pain and discomfort. This condition is called a Baker’s Cyst, which is a common...

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Why Bracing is so Important for Injury Recovery

Why Bracing is so Important for Injury Recovery

Tore your ACL? Pulled a muscle? Came down with tendonitis? No matter how major or seemingly minor an injury is, injury recovery is never as quick or easy a process as we’d like. Fortunately, a good brace can help in that regard. Here’s how.  Anatomy of a ‘good’ brace But first, what makes a brace good? Purpose, quality, and fit. ...

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What You Need to Know About Scoliosis

What You Need to Know About Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that is often sideways. Also known as idiopathic scoliosis, the condition usually occurs during adolescence or in those still developing. The signs and symptoms tend to be mild, but they may develop into more severe cases as the individual ages. Severe cases can present with deformities and pain. In some instances, scoliosis can...

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What Can Cause Knee Pain Without Injury?

What Can Cause Knee Pain Without Injury?

The knee is a complex joint that undergoes a lot of pressure from day-to-day activities, so it’s not uncommon for knee pain to flare up seemingly out of nowhere. But even the most head-scratching knee pains have some underlying cause. If you’ve been wondering what’s causing your knee pain without injury, here are some potential answers and the best ways...

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How to Restore Ankle Mobility After Injury

How to Restore Ankle Mobility After Injury

No matter if it's a strain, sprain, or tendonitis, an ankle injury can make us reluctant to move the joint or put weight on it. In many cases, they can also stiffen surrounding muscles and cause inflammation that leaves less space for movement. These three things combined create a sort of perfect storm: your ankle becomes weaker, less stable, and less...

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Beat The Winter Blues with Bauerfeind

Short days, cold weather, and less exercise can lead to lower energy levels and a worse overall mood. To make matters worse, winter can also lead to joint pain and muscle stiffness. If you’re experiencing a case of the winter blues, here’s how to get rid of it! Enjoy the little things The first step to beat the winter blues...

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Product Spotlight: GenuTrain S Hinged Knee Brace

Product Spotlight: GenuTrain S Hinged Knee Brace

Sore stiff knees, legs that give out with the slightest twist, pain up and down stairs or just plain arthritis. Issues like these affect a wide range of the population on a daily basis, making even the most basic tasks painful and frustrating. Wearing a knee brace to help combat these symptoms and protect your knee is one of the...

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