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Last week I took a shot at our fascination with all the passive recovery tools on the market and how they pale compared to the active recovery provided by the movement by doing things like Crossover Symmetry. Now, as I thought about this more, it may be a bit short-sighted.…
One of my favorite Instagram accounts is @chicagosportsdoc. I know you’ll geek out on this if you’re into anatomy, but you may want to finish lunch before browsing. But sorry, I do need to show you one thing… I remember saving the following post, not because of the image but because…
For shoulder issues, Crossover Symmetry can take care of just about everything, but if you’ve had a big “oh, crap” moment, you’ll likely need some medical care. Things like hard falls, car accidents, bike wrecks, and hard hits on the playing field can put some significant force on the body and sometimes create…
This week, we posted about dealing with those nagging little injuries that we all run into in our athletic careers. Naturally, our first reaction to these pains is to look for a diagnosis. An internet search often lands on something grave. Or we connect the pain to some anatomy around…
Movement – 149: Find out more about the nocebo effect, how it occurs, and why many patients are experiencing pain symptoms as a result of their negative expectations. Here’s a common parenting scenario. And even if you don’t have kids, I’m sure you can relate. You’re at the park with…
I want to add a bit more context to an Instagram post from this week about the psychology of pain. The post was about catastrophizing pain and the cycle that it causes (click on the image to check it out.) This model has made a significant impact on the treatment of pain…
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been covering a series called #rotatorcuffrehab. It stems from the many questions I receive about rotator cuff tears and wondering if Crossover Symmetry could be the magic cure and help them avoid surgery. Of course, there is no guarantee. For many people, Crossover Symmetry is a slam dunk. It removes the pain…
This week on Instagram we posted about the nagging little injuries that we all run into at some point in our athletic career. It was specific to running, but really it applies to just about anyone who is continually pushing their body to be faster, stronger or do cooler things. Our reaction…
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1575919559430{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]The knee isn’t super complex. It bends, it straightens, and allows for a bit of rotation. Yet even simple things sometimes need a user manual. That’s because a pair of healthy knees is essential to active living. Try getting off the floor or landing with straight peg…
CBD is floating around everywhere as a natural cure for just about any ill. I’ll go ahead and clear this up first (and it will be discussed later), CBD is found in marijuana, but it won’t get you high. However, it does tout other benefits that are worth looking into, such…