Are you interested in having more energy and burning more body fat naturally? Current dietary recommendations fall short for a favorable body composition in many people. The abundance of carbohydrates and lack of lean, quality protein in our diet causes many of us to feel lethargic, bloated, and all around unmotivated! Currently the RDA for the…
One of the more common issues I have seen lately is postural neck pain. This usually results from too much sitting or desk work coupled with already sub par posture. This can lead to tension headaches, tendonitis, impingement and muscle imbalances. Treating this condition requires a custom approach. Initially spinal manipulation along with passive stretching…
Most active people have suffered an ankle sprain at one time or another accompanied by swelling, pain, weakness, and a long road to complete recovery! Many runners and athletes may find themselves more susceptible to future sprains and strains even after the initial problem has resolved. This is because soft-tissue healing can take anywhere from…
How many of you have heard the phrase “chest breathing”? Though many athletes don’t pay much attention to how they breathe, it is an integral part to both performance and over-all health. A quick drill to test this is to lie on your back knees up, one hand on your chest and one hand on your…
Much like your shoulder mobility (see here), your hips are also negatively effected by the effects of sitting at that dreaded desk job 40+ hours a week. When discussing your “hip mobility” I am referring to the ability of the pelvis to adapt in different daily movements, such as walking, running, bending down or squatting.…
Many people who are active have dealt with pain in there foot or calve. I am sure many of you have heard the phrase “it starts from your feet up.” This is particularly true for the plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a connective tissue structure that supports the arch on the bottom of the…
Are you an avid runner? Have you been experiencing what may feel like calf pain at the beginning of, and after your workout? Something I have been treating a lot lately particularly in runners is a condition called Posterior Shin Splints aka Posterior Tibial Tendonitis or Posterior Tibial syndrome. A Bit About Anatomy The Tibialis…
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