There are negative effects of sitting! Humans were designed to stand upright. But with COVID-19 forcing many of us to work from home, we are forced to sit for 8+hours/day for work, plus the time spent sitting watching TV/other leisure…
Among the most common things we see in runners who have knee, hip, low back, and foot pain is known as hip drop. Hip drop is seen when someone is standing on one leg, and their pelvis tilts downwards towards…
Attention!! An essential concept for all weekend warriors, those beginning their exercise journey, or those starting new forms of exercise is called Load vs. Load Capacity. This concept helps explain nearly all injuries we see in our clinics. Having basic…
Have you suddenly found yourself in pain? Or have you been in pain for a while, and don’t know what to do about it? For most cases of musculoskeletal or neuromuscular pain, physical therapy is the place to start! A…
Working from home, and sitting all day? If you have upper back pain, neck pain, or pain between your shoulder blades, your thoracic spine likely has restricted mobility. Posture and the ergonomics of your work station can have a large…
These past few months have been stressful times. Almost everyone has been affected in some manner, with all the uncertainty surrounding the virus and community unrest. Stress will not only affect our state of mind but manifest itself in our…
Hip mobility is one of the most important components of a successful golf swing and to the longevity of your game. Our hips are anatomically one of the most mobile joints in the body and are intended to be used…
The hip hinge! The hip hinge is one of the most important concepts to grasp when beginning to learn the starting position of a golf swing. By performing a hip hinge, this allows your body to get into a position to utilize it’s strongest muscles for producing…
Do you have pain in your jaw with chewing? Do you have a click or pop when you open your mouth? You might be experiencing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The TMJ is also closely connected to the base of…
Why would breathing have anything to do with musculoskeletal injuries and pain? Most people simply know we need to breathe to stay alive. However, our breathing can have a much greater impact on the quality of our lives besides just…