Posts by Sage Sport Institute

Concussions & Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBIs): What You Need to Know Concussions are a type of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head—or by a force to the body that causes the head to move rapidly. Even though they’re considered “mild” in terms of initial injury,…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: When Rest Isn’t Enough We all experience tiredness after a long day, intense exercise, or illness. But Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)—also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)—is different. It’s a debilitating condition where extreme fatigue lasts for months or even years, and rest doesn’t bring relief. What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic Fatigue…

Chronic Pain Syndrome: When Pain Persists Beyond Healing Pain is your body’s way of warning you that something is wrong. In most cases, pain improves as the underlying injury or condition heals. But for some people, pain doesn’t go away—it lingers for months or even years, becoming a condition in itself. This is known as…

Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms & How We Can Help Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the peripheral nerves—the network that connects your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. When these nerves are damaged or not functioning properly, it can lead to a range of symptoms that affect sensation, movement,…

Understanding Nerve Entrapment Syndromes: When Nerves Get Trapped Nerve entrapment syndromes occur when a nerve becomes compressed or irritated as it passes through narrow anatomical spaces in the body. This can happen due to injury, repetitive strain, inflammation, or even changes in surrounding tissues. Two of the most common examples are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and…

What Causes Tendinitis? Tendinitis is most often caused by repetitive strain, sudden overload, or poor biomechanics. Risk factors include: Overuse or repetitive motions (sports, work, hobbies) Muscle imbalances or poor joint mechanics Improper warm-up or technique Age-related tendon degeneration Training errors (increased intensity too quickly) Weak stabilizing muscles or previous injury Common Types of Tendinitis…

What Are Muscle Imbalances? Muscle imbalances occur when one muscle or muscle group is stronger, tighter, or more dominant than its opposing group. This creates unequal tension around joints and alters natural movement patterns. Common causes include: Repetitive movements or poor posture (e.g. desk work, sports) Previous injuries or surgeries Sedentary lifestyle or limited mobility…

Muscle Strains and Tears: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery Muscle strains and tears are among the most common injuries treated in physical rehabilitation. Whether you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or someone who experienced a sudden awkward movement, muscle injuries can occur in nearly any part of the body—hamstrings, calves, quads, back, shoulders, and more. These injuries…