How We Use Red Light Therapy for Tendon Repair.
Tendon pain is one of the most persistent issues for active adults. Whether it’s golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendonitis, or shoulder pain, the discomfort lingers and often flares up again once you’re back to activity. That’s because tendons heal differently than muscles. They’re slower to recover, and rest alone rarely solves the problem. At Vive, we’ve […]
The 4 Biggest Mistakes in Hamstring Rehab (and How to Avoid Them)
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common and stubborn challenges athletes face—especially in field and court sports. A single sprint, stretch, or deceleration can lead to a tear that sidelines you for weeks. But whats even worse, many athletes reinjure the same area soon after returning to play. The truth is, most setbacks during […]
Sprinting After a Hamstring Injury: A Practical Guide
Guest post from: Velocity Sports Performance Sprinting after a hamstring injury can be a challenge. Rehabilitating a hamstring injury is not just about healing tissue—it’s about restoring high-performance movement while minimizing the risk of reinjury. For field and court sport athletes, sprinting is often the final hurdle in the return-to-sport journey. But too often, athletes […]
The 3 Most Common Tendon Injuries in Pickleball—And How to Fix Them
Pickleball is an exciting, fast-moving sport, but it can take a toll on your body—especially your tendons. If you’ve ever felt heel pain after sprinting, knee discomfort when lunging, or elbow soreness from repeated swings, you may be dealing with tendon overload. Tendons connect muscles to bones and help absorb force every time you move. […]
Supplements for Tissue Work: Enhancing Pliability and Structure with Nutrition
If you’ve ever rolled off a massage table or finished a myofascial release session and thought, “I wish this feeling could last forever,” you’re not alone. Tissue work—whether it’s a myofascial release, dynamic cupping, or IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization)—is like a reset button for your muscles and connective tissues. But here’s the thing: the […]
Unlock Pain-Free Movement: How Hip Mobility Can Relieve Low Back Pain
Imagine this: you’re gearing up for your favorite activity—whether it’s a morning run, a tennis match, or an afternoon hike. You start moving, but there it is again—a tightness in your hips or a dull ache in your lower back. It’s not debilitating, but it’s enough to make you pause and wonder if something isn’t […]
Bulletproof Shoulders: A Playbook for Injury-Free Performance
When shoulder health is compromised it disrupts your ability to stay active and perform at your best. Whether you’re an overhead athlete—like a swimmer, volleyball player, or CrossFit enthusiast—or just looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, taking care of your shoulders is critical. Fortunately, many shoulder injuries are preventable with the right strategies. At Vive […]
A MyoFascial Approach to Sports Injury Prevention and Recovery
Emerging research shows that a myofascial approach to sports injury is important. However, when it comes to sport injury, the focus is often solely on the muscles. New research suggest that effective recovery techniques should address the surrounding connective tissues, including fascia and tendons. According to a new systematic review by Wilke et al., only […]
Building Your Nutrition and Supplement Strategy: A Four-Step Hierarchy
You want to do more of what you love, perform better, and do it without fatigue, pain, or restrictions. Supplements offer an appealing strategy for achieving this, but with so many influencers and brands making bold claims, it’s easy to get lost in misinformation and junk science. At Vive Recovery Studio, we’ve witnessed the benefits […]
Understanding Densification and Fibrosis in Fascia
Introduction Densification and fibrosis are terms thrown about by various professionals in rehab and manual therapy. Unfortunately they are often confused and misused. The human body is a complex system of interconnected tissues like muscle, fascia, tendons and bones, all working together to maintain optimal movement and function. One such tissue, the fascia, plays a crucial […]