Running becomes more popular every year as a way people use to get back in shape and improve overall health. It is a great way to improve aerobic capacity, cardiovascular health, metabolic fitness and has even shown to increase longevity.…
Ever get to the gym to do a workout and as soon as you do your first lift, you feel one side of your low back seize up? Or maybe set your alarm early so you can get up for…
As winter weather approaches, so do hazardous conditions. Snowy sidewalks, icy parking lots, and strong winds are unavoidable here in Chicago. With these hazardous conditions comes a high increase in fall risk for all ages, especially in the elderly. …
Want to know one of the most effective exercises in reducing pain and stress? Breathing. Studies show that incorporating diaphragmatic breathing into a daily routine can reduce cortisol levels (reduce stress), improved sustained attention, and decrease negative affect. The problem…
Ever since the start of the pandemic, I have been evaluating a high number of patients with acute onset of shoulder pain. Some attribute it to posture/workstation changes, and others say it may be from a transition to independent workout routines…
Most of us are very eager for 2020 to pass and start fresh in 2021. Though the challenges of Covid-19 may not be over, it will still feel good knowing that 2020 will be behind us soon. And with a…
Recently the World Health Organization released guidelines for physical exercise for people of all ages. For adults aged 18-64, the recommendations are as follows: Should do at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or at least 75–150 minutes of…
A “hip pointer” can be common in contact sports, especially in football. It is described as “a contusion of the iliac crest and/or greater trochanter of the femur following a direct impact or collision”. Direct contact impact on the hip…
Knee pain is a very common limiting factor in keeping up with training routines, whether it's cardio or weightlifting. Most often, I see pain above the kneecap or at the outside of the knee; usually due to tightness within quads,…
The TFL (tensor fasciae latae) is a very complex muscle that is not always given enough attention in rehab and training prep. For those of you who have experienced pain anywhere from the side of your hip, down the side…