Part 1: What is Fascia? Part 2: What Does Fascia Affect? Part 3: Treating Fascial Dysfunction ‘Fascia’ and “myofascial release” have become hot-button topics in the fitness and healthcare world in recent years, inspiring a multitude of products, from foam rollers to using tennis or lacrosse balls in ways that do not involve nets. [...]
Age is just a number. While there’s a lot of truth to this adage, some people handle the number better than others. The truth is as we age, our risk increases for developing conditions that can take the joy out of our favorite daily activities. […]
Have you lost the range of motion in your shoulders, or is one shoulder is tighter than the other? In this blog post, we are going to discuss ways to assess your range of motion, as well as some strategies for improving your shoulder strength. […]
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a widely referenced ligament, especially in sports-related knee injuries. It provides stability to the knee during fast-paced and multidirectional activities, such as running, cutting, and jumping. […]
Many people use the New Year as an opportunity to reflect on the previous year and make goals to improve their lives in the next. When it comes to actually sticking with those aspirations, the stats are not in our favor. Did you know that 45% of Americans make New [...]
It’s that time of year again: A thick blanket of snow could be covering your driveway, and that means it’s time to get your shovel out. In order to avoid injury this winter, here are some tips in order to help keep your driveway snow-free all season long! […]
There is no single cause behind why runners get injured, though certain factors contribute to the most common injuries for runners, such as muscle weakness, poor biomechanics, and incorrect equipment (running shoes). Knowing how to stay safe and train properly, especially for long-distance running, is the key to preventing injuries. [...]
Every year, many of us step onto the golf course, hoping to hit the ball further and faster (or at least get it on the fairway). Unfortunately, the latest advances in equipment cannot compensate for poor body mechanics when it comes to your golf swing. If you’re the type of [...]
Although hip and leg injuries often get the attention of runners, like plantar fasciitis, runner’s knee, and IT band syndrome, for example – lower back pain is also quite prevalent and often ignored. For people who run, lower back pain is often a symptom of inefficient running mechanics, imbalanced muscle [...]
Everywhere you look, you’ll see people, young or old, looking down at their cell phones. If you find yourself on your phone for extended periods and have noticed a pain in your neck, you may be suffering from text neck. […]
