Training variables to consider when recovering from an injury
Training variables to consider when recovering from an injury Injuries are never expected. We understand they can be new and scary, but with the right plan, they don’t have to throw you and your fitness goals off track. The great news is that coming back from an...
Do I Have TMJ / TMD?
Do I Have TMJ/TMD? Jaw pain can be scary and confusing. However, once we identify one of the three main factors causing it, treatment is very effective! Anatomy of the TMJ: The temporomandibular joint is where the jaw bone, a.k.a. the mandible, connects to the...
Lesser Talked About Questions Regarding Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a common complaint we see and treat on a daily basis. As someone who has dealt with several serious bouts of low back pain myself, here are some lesser discussed but important questions regarding it:
Why the Right Running Shoes Matter
Why the right running shoes matter Maria was just beginning her running journey. Her new boyfriend was very much into running, and she wanted to try it herself. She already had a great background of fitness and strength training. With her first 10k race coming up, she...
IF Dr. Suess Could Explain Low Back Pain
If Dr. Seuss Could Explain Low Back Pain “Doc, why does my low back hurt?” “To quote one of the great doctors, Dr. Seuss, ‘I don’t know, Sam I am,’ but let’s see what we can do.” Years of research and many smart people have been trying to figure out this mystery. We...
What the “Extreme” New Years Resolutions Can Teach Us:
What The “Extreme” New Year’s Resolutions Can Teach Us: This is the time of year of sweeping declarations. “I’m going to lose 50 pounds. Read 30 books per year. Workout every day. Wake up at 4 AM. Only eat keto. Climb Mount Everest! Each one of these is a gargantuan...
Why Does My Elbow Hurt?
Pain in the elbow can really slow you down. It may make it difficult to perform your job, enjoy your favorite activities or pick up your cup of coffee. You can get back to all these things without needing surgery or medication!Elbow pain goes by many...
What Causes Numbness and Tingling in the Hands?
Life is going great! Your job is going well. Your car is running like new. Your family life is free of drama. And then, you wake up one morning and notice some numbness in your hand. “Odd,” you think, but the numbness goes away quickly once you get out of...
Do I Have Carpal Tunnel?
Tom spent some time over the weekend working on his car. He changed the oil, rotated the tires, even had time to wax it. “Whew,” Tom exclaimed, “that was a lot of work!” Tom noticed some forearm tightness that night before going to bed, but he didn’t think anything of...
Vacation Can be a Real Pain in the Low Back
Road tripping with the family to Florida seemed like a great idea at the time. See some great sites, spend some quality time with the family, and end up at the beach for a few days. The trip was stressful, but now you are on your way back home. Three hours into the...