The scapulothoracic "joint" is made up of the scapula (shoulder blade) and its articulation with the ribcage. In between these structures are 2 muscles, namely the subscapularis (aka one of the rotator cuff muscles) and the serratus anterior. This "joint"…
We are now at the final stretch of what seems like an endless Chicago winter, and chances are you have missed your fair share of gym days or home workouts, either due to the cold temperatures, steady snowfall, or various…
Therefore, if you want to improve flexibility, you need to incorporate the correct muscle activation. Contrary to popular thought, just like strength, flexibility can be improved and maintained. Working on flexibility shouldn’t be something you do for temporary mobility, only…
Chronic heel pain can be debilitating for many adults. In fact, 10% of the population will experience some sort of heel pain in their life.(1) A majority of the time, heel pain is due to a condition called plantar fasciopathy…
For the past 9 months your body has moved through one of the most beautiful life changing transformations. The demands placed on a pregnant woman’s body are partly due to hormonal changes and to the physical strains that come with…
Fall is upon us, and with Thanksgiving quickly approaching, that can only mean one thing: Winter is coming. No, I’m not talking about the Game of Thrones finale (we’ll have to wait until the summer of 2019 for that). I’m…
The shoulder blade (anatomical name is scapula) is a flat bone lying on the upper back (thoracic wall) that is involved with all shoulder function. It synchronously moves during arm motion, acts as a stable base when shoulder muscles are…
What if I told you I can help you increase strength, lose fat, gain muscle, improve your posture, and better your overall athleticism? What if I told you learning how to do ONE exercise can do all of that for…
Taper You may be surprised to see your training plan decreasing in mileage these last couple weeks. Studies have shown a taper to be potentially beneficial for athletes from amateur to professional levels. Yet while you are enjoying this extra…
Foam rolling, a form of self-massage that breaks up knots in muscles and surrounding connective tissue (called fascia), “is great for recovery and has the ability, when coupled with the right exercises, to improve your posture and functional performance,” says…