Back pain is one of the most debilitating injuries out there. We don’t say this lightly. It really is one of the injuries responsible for the most heartbreak and sadness. From shooting pains, to...
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Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Is Your SI Joint Giving You Pain?
The sacroiliac joint, or SI joint as we’re going to call it from now on, is probably not something you’ve considered much, is it? Right now you’re probably thinking, “is it somewhere in my neck, my...
Magic Dust For Triathletes?
Triathlon season has finally come to an end. Now what? Some of you may be training for a marathon…and some of you may be continuing to train, just not as hard and with less pressure. But is there...
Nagging Running Pains And How To Fix Them
Today’s blog is a special entry for all you runners out there. We know you love to run, and we also know you value fitness and health. Running has become, for you, a metaphor for life:...
Dealing With An Injury? How To ‘Talk’ To Your Muscles To Help Them Heal…
A common theme amongst anyone who sustains an injury, whether it’s a ligament sprain, muscle strain, or just a niggle, everyone assumes the same thing…that they should REST. Or go see a doctor who...
The Trails We Blaze: Hiking – Ankle Injury Prevention
Who doesn’t love hiking? On the trail we are immersed in the open air, wildlife, beautiful, rugged terrain, fresh water streams, and… ankle injuries? Yes, you heard that right. Hiking often goes...
Shoulder Pain? It’s More Common Than You Think…Here’s The Top 5 Exercises You Should Be Doing…
Summer’s coming to a wrap which makes me really sad I LOVE the sun, LOVE the beach, LOVE the water, LOVE the kids being home from school and LOVE the relaxed schedule. Needless to say, it’s quite a...
What Is Piriformis Syndrome And What Can You Do About It?
Getting injured can really set your exercise and fitness routine back a notch! And worst of all… it can be a total pain in the butt in more ways than one. Can you guess what we mean? If you’re...
No Pain, No Gain??? Well, It Depends…
“My knee feels funny, should I keep running?” “Hmmm, my hip feels icky…I’ll just finish the last 2 miles of my 12 mile training run.” These are the thoughts that go through my athletes heads when...
Is Your Achy Hip Holding You Back From Doing What You Love?
Recently we’ve been seeing a lot more patients, especially women, coming to see us with a ‘stiff hip’. They tell us they have trouble sitting cross legged, have aching and stiffness in the groin...