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 effect ankle, knee, hip, low back and more. Stretching is never a bad idea, but there are more efficient ways to get the Hamstrings [...]
I know the Iron Neck looks pretty goofy, it is a very specialized piece of equipment that is great for your neck, upper back and core. The neck is a commonly overlooked strength area because the neck is hard to train, the Iron Neck makes this easy. The big goals of the iron neck are [...]
The kettlebell is the utility knife of workout equipment. You can vary almost any movement patter and also produce some unique ones that can easily be done at home. In the video we go through some of my favorite kettlebell exercises to develop core stability during movement and unilateral (one sided) loading. Unilateral loading is [...]
The last thing you want to worry about after heading out is if your shoulder will make the paddle out, or wore be ready to catch the first wave. The shoulders are the most important body part in surfing, if you can't paddle you can't catch a wave. Getting the shoulders warmed up and ready [...]
Last week we went over how to fix the knee joint if it is stiff. After getting the knee moving we need to reinforce that new motion with exercises to keep what we gained and decrease the stresses on the knee joint. The best way to control the stresses at the knee it to improve [...]
The TheraCane is a great too for all of the spine but especially for the neck. Here are some techniques to help fix your neck. The TheraCane is convenient way to help fix your neck while sitting at work, or home. The 2 main issues that can occur in the neck are joint issues and [...]
Neck pain can be well a pain in the neck... The 2 main issues that can occur in the neck are joint issues and muscle issues. If you are looking left and have pain on the left, probably a joint issue, if you have pain and a pulling sensation on the right with looking left [...]
"Your core is weak" This statement is one of the biggest truths and misconceptions associated with low back pain. I have never met anyone with "to strong" of a core. Your core can always be better and different tasks require different core demands. A rotational athlete needs to be strong with rotation and anti-rotational, most [...]
Strength is the name of the game when recovering from an ACL surgery. The strength phase is the longest and most important phase of the recovery process and should last into the return to sport phase of rehab. The stronger you can get quads, hamstrings, glutes and core the better the body will be prepared [...]
Getting back to normal walking can be the best part of early ACL rehab and a huge part of getting back to independence. Retraining weight acceptance and getting confidence in the knee is a key part to walking normally. These exercises are designed to be little parts of the walking cycle that when progressed and [...]
