Cramps can be an athlete’s worst nightmare! These involuntary muscle spasms make it temporarily impossible to use the affected muscle and can negatively impact anyone at any time. A surprise cramp can end a day of fun activity, slow you down in a race, or even disrupt a good night’s rest. But what causes cramps […]
This just in folks, it’s hot outside! If you’re looking for a great way to get an outdoor workout in while keeping your shoes and sanity from melting into the pavement, we’ve got your back! Pool exercises are a great way to build strength, cardio, and flexibility while reducing the stress put on your body […]
Back pain, neck pain, joint pain. We have all been there at one point or another. Maybe it starts as just slight stiffness in the neck, but then over time the pain turns into something more serious. Too many people are walking around with pain and not doing anything to relieve it. But when the […]
Do you experience pain or discomfort after prolonged periods of sitting? Many Americans find themselves sitting for a great part of the day at school, work and even for electronic play. Optimal posture plays an integral role in maintaining overall health. Have you every thought about the impact sitting has on your daily life? Proper […]
In sports such and baseball and softball, maintaining the health of your throwing arm is paramount to a long and successful season, and overall playing career. During the season, there are various measures and precautions in place in order to combat the stress that is put on the arm by repetitive throwing. These can include […]
Flashback to the good old days of youth sports, where orange slices dominated the playing field during half-time. These bright orange slices full of easily digested carbohydrates, vitamin C, and water fuel young stars with a necessary and important boost that will keep them energized throughout the second half. From youth sports players to the […]
Most runners are driven, determined, and persistent, which is what keeps them performing at very high levels! No matter the weather conditions, busy schedules, or their own physical ailments, skipping a run or workout seems out of the question! We love runners at Spooner Physical […]
Today, August 4th, marks the birthday of our dear friend and colleague, Teresa Yenser, whom we sorrowfully lost in early December 2019. If you knew Teresa, you would agree that she was a bundle of energy, she spoke from the heart, and she accepted challenge after challenge. She believed in people and she used the […]
It’s an exciting time: you’re coming back from summer break, school is back in session, and the fall sports season is right around the corner! The weeks leading up to the first game, race, or match can be the most rigorous and intense periods of preparation experienced throughout the entire season. In normal conditions, the […]
Yoga and meditation have been around for over five thousand years, even though it might seem like they are the new trendy practices just now hitting the mainstream. The two go hand-in-hand with meditation being a core element of yoga. Practicing yoga and meditation will help develop a better sense of self and help you […]
