Understanding Chronic Pain
Pain is one of the primary reasons athletes and others come to my office. To most, pain is a result of an acute injury or… Read More »Understanding Chronic Pain
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The Science Behind Cracking Your Knuckles: What Really Happens?
We’ve all been there. You stretch your fingers or twist your back, and suddenly, pop! That unmistakable cracking sound escapes from your joints. For decades,… Read More »The Science Behind Cracking Your Knuckles: What Really Happens?
Levator Scapulae Stretch
The levator scapulae muscle is often a problem especially for those patients who complain of tightness on the “top of their shoulder”. It attaches to… Read More »Levator Scapulae Stretch
Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
To prepare your spine for your work day or if you are suffering with acute lower back pain one of the exercises that I recommend… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
Glute Stretch
Glute Stretch Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Minimus Gluteus Medius Start Position (for left side) Lying on back Left knee bent to 90 degrees, hip flexed to 90 degrees… Read More »Glute Stretch
Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Armbar
In the past I have talked about improving the scapular stabilizers of the shoulder to aid in treating those with shoulder injuries (Bicipital tendonopathy, rotator cuff… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Armbar
Kneeling Lunge Stretch
Muscles Stretched 1. Iliopsoas (hip flexors)2. Rectus femoris (part of the quadriceps)3. Tensor fascia latae (attaches to iliotibial band; ITB) Start Position1. Kneel on the… Read More »Kneeling Lunge Stretch
Exercise of the Week: Hip Internal Rotation
Your hip is a ball and socket joint. It is designed to be a mobile joint allowing the joint to move in all directions. A… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Hip Internal Rotation
Can’t touch your toes?
Have you “never” been able to touch your toes? Well this may be the exercise for you. I have been seeing great success in my… Read More »Can’t touch your toes?
Thoracic mobility: Overhead squat
Crossfit requires physical and technical components to perform a workout (WOD). As fatigue sets in technique is of utmost importance. Since I take technique seriously… Read More »Thoracic mobility: Overhead squat