Do you have a foot-shaped shoe or shoe-shaped foot? Footwear was a great invention for humans long ago to protect our feet. But is modern-day footwear actually hindering how our feet function? Try this: find the shoes that you wear most often. If the insert comes out...
Lately I have been seeing a lot of neck pain. A lot of it has been associated with stress and posture. Also repetitive movements over time can cause these issues with work or recreational activities. Common diagnoses are upper trap strains, neck...
Getting Back Into It For summer activities you want to first take care of any nagging pains that could impact your performance. Summer is the time for outdoor activities! But moving too quickly could be difficult on your body. Getting in to see a PT for a proper...
In today’s age it seems as if the only thing to do with exercise is to find out how much harder we can make it. How much weight can you lift? How fast can you go? How crazy can you make it look? The big flashy things are the ones that catch most of our...
When lifting weights there can be a stigma that it is done by people that want to become extremely muscular human beings and lift as much weight as possible. There is a big macho mentality that circles around what it is to go to the gym. Just because you lift weights...
Core Stability Through the Breath A strong and stable core is an essential component of overall strength, function, and healing capacity. An optimal core, however, does not necessarily mean six pack abs! So, what exactly does it mean to have a strong core? First,...