Getting back to lifting much left deadlifting can be daunting. The biggest thing to remember is that lifting an object off the ground is an essential part of normal life. To maximize this part of life we need to able to deadlift. This does not mean that with back pain you should go strait back [...]
The little rotator cuff muscles around shoulder are very important shoulder stabilizers and often deactivate with pain from the shoulder. You have 4 rotator cuff muscles, that are our main internal & external rotators and shoulder stabilizers. These muscles are mainly utilized as stabilizers and are required to maximize stability. These exercises are designed to [...]
Myofascial Decompression (MFD) is a novel approach to manual therapy and exercise that combines negative pressure technology with evidence-based movement science principles in orthopedics and sports medicine. We focus on incorporating cupping therapy to achieve efficiency of motion with fascial mobility and neuromuscular re-education. Traditional cupping is a passive treatment consisting of staying in one [...]
Functional length and strength of your hamstrings is essential for normalized movement patterns. Hamstrings are one of the big links in our bodies, they are big powerful muscles that cross the knee joint as well as the hip. This means that it can directly affect ankle, knee, hip, low back and more. Stretching is never [...]
Getting in a great shoulder warm up before your workouts and fun activities is a must to keep going at your best. These simple quick and easy exercises will keep you up and running. Mobility must always come before stability and strength. This means that if your shoulder feels stiff overhead you need to work [...]
Stiff knees can have many causes but whatever the cause this is the answer to get you moving better. The first motion that you need to get back is straitening. If you lack the ability to straighten your knee this creates increased stress on the joint as well as increased quad demand throughout the day [...]
Having neck pain can be well… A Pain In The Neck. I see it all the time when you ask someone a question and you get the full body turn, this might have even happened to you. Before you go crazy trying to get your neck to loosen up, let’s try to find the root [...]
On a weekly basis I have client that come in with "Sciatica", I'm going to get on my soap box now and yell out for all that are willing to hear. Sciatica is a HORRIBLE term and tells you nothing about how to treat it, if you don't believe me just google it. You will [...]
The Voodoo or floss band is a must have for all gym bags. It is the tool that I personally use the most. The band needs to be put on tight, if you are walking around talking to friends at the gym with it on, IT ISN'T TIGHT ENOUGH. The band should be uncomfortable, the [...]
Wrist pain at anytime is never good but when it starts limiting your workouts it needs to get fixed. This video goes through the best ways to get your wrist moving again and ready for your workouts. All you need to help get your wrist back to moving again is a band and your hands. [...]
