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The research shows that movement is needed to help treat pain for most conditions. Despite this evidence, people in pain usually take time off to rest the issue. The type and degree of exercise is different depending on the problem, but progressing through pain-free movement is an important part of…
A while back, we wrote about retraining your brain to get rid of your pain. The article’s point is to focus on pain not only as a mechanical issue (e.g., tendon or labrum tear), but as a complex interaction between different body systems, with the brain working as the central governor.…
If you’ve been dodging this move because of shoulder pain, it may be time to face your fears! The overhead press is a sticking point for many when it comes to shoulder pain, but it can also be part of the solution because a strong shoulder is a pain-free shoulder!…
Back in my day, breakfast was the most important meal of the day. But nowadays, holding back on food until after noon is touted as the way to healthy living. Which is not unfounded. There is evidence to show that the popular trend known as intermittent fasting, which consolidates eating…
It would only make sense that a hip and core program would help fix hip issues. Yet, as many have noticed, the Hip & Core Band doesn’t offer a specific rehab program for hip pain. There is one for knee and back pain…but nothing for the hip! …what gives? The…
Perpetuated by P.E. coaches, Bootcamp instructors, personal trainers, and semi-fit college roommates… the push-up is a key culprit that’s destroying shoulders. Which is unfortunate because the exercise is awesome! It targets the arms, chest, back, and core, all with zero equipment needed. No one should ever head to the beach…
Low back pain is so common it has earned the title of “the common cold of the musculoskeletal system”. So inevitable, that Ben Franklin’s famous comment… “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” should have included… “and back pain.” According to a 2010 study, up to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]For many runners, strength training is a low priority, playing second fiddle to logging more miles and the occasional track workout. But, to run fast (and pain-free), weightlifting should be a part of every runner’s game. I’m talking about the heavy stuff too! Not mall-walking with hand weights, but lifting…
Knee pain is pervasive among runners. It can reduce a smooth and confident runner to a wounded animal who can’t make it down the street. Yet there is a single telltale sign that can reveal an increased risk of pain before it begins. If you love running—or would like to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]People are often surprised about the treatments for low back and knee pain. The therapist will probably spend some time addressing the place that hurts, but then most of the session is dedicated to exercises that seem unrelated to the knee or back. That’s because these issues are often intertwined…