Warm-Up for Runners!! There are three areas runners need to focus on before they take off: - Thoracic Spine Mobility - Core Activation - Hip Activation Watch this video for a few great exercises that will help you understand why these regions are so important to warm-up before a run.
Whether you’re going to pick up your kids or grab something off the ground, it’s crucial you minimize the amount of time your use your lower back. Most low back conditions come from repetitive overuse. If you can make an effort to use your hips (as shown in the video) more often, you’re lower […]
Repetitively, sitting for long periods of time will take its toll on the human body. It’s extremely important that we take time to move periodically throughout the day. Taking breaks, standing up, and moving around is the best way to combat excessive sitting. But if you have to make a deadline and you don’t have […]
Do you have pain while getting out of the car, squatting, walking, running, or even after sitting for long periods of time? If you feel soreness, achiness, or even an intense pulling sensation in the hip, it is most likely a nerve issue. Watch this video to understand what’s causing your pain, and to learn […]
When you move your arm, your scapula (shoulder blade) has to move as well. What we typically see in patients with shoulder pain is that the muscles between the spine and scapula (shown in the video) are tight and restrict the scapula from properly moving. Once you lift your arm past 90 degrees, your scapula […]
One easy exercise to help you walk and run pain-free!! Believe it or not, the muscles on the back and side of your hips play a crucial role in controlling your knees. When you begin to lose awareness of how to recruit from these muscles, your knees become “unstable.” This allows for excessive motion to […]
