Pulled a hamstring or calf? That sharp pain, swelling, and stiffness are classic signs of a muscle tear. Your natural urge might be to stretch, but pulling on already disrupted muscle fibers can worsen it. Instead, focus on smart recovery! Immediately after injury, ice, compress, and elevate to reduce swelling. Once the initial sensitivity subsides, try gentle massage around the tear and a specific taping technique to support healing. Then, gradually introduce pain-free movem

If you've felt sharp outer knee pain while running or jumping, you might blame your IT band. While IT band syndrome (ITBS) is a common diagnosis, what if your mechanics are fine, your hip muscles are strong, and massaging doesn't help? The missing piece might be your proximal tibiofibular joint—specifically, how your fibular head moves. Trauma or repetitive rotational sports like pickleball can cause this. Learn a simple "reset" technique: stabilize the fibular head with your

Sleeping with your mouth open, especially for extended periods, can bypass your body's natural filtration system. Your nose is designed to filter out pollen, dust, and even some bacteria and viruses from the air you breathe. By encouraging nose breathing, mouth taping aims to: improve air filtration, reduce snoring, potentially aid mild sleep apnea (by keeping the tongue in a more favorable position), support oral health by preventing dry mouth, and enhance sleep quality by r

Struggling with persistent stomach pain? You're not alone! At Rehab and Revive, Dr. Justin Lin and his team specialize in a unique manual therapy approach, addressing the often-overlooked mechanical and functional issues behind discomfort. We believe stomach pain is linked to restrictions in abdominal organs, muscles, and posture. Discover our "secret sauce" – a step-by-step process to mobilize key areas like the ICV, sigmoid colon, and internal "filters" – leading to lasting