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:...
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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...
Understanding Core Strength And What To Do About It
“Core Strength”… You’ve seen these words on billboards advertising gym memberships, on the latest health-trend manifestos, and on the front page of your fitness magazine. You’ve even heard your...
The Importance Of Warming Up
Imagine getting ready for a 10K… new shoes, weeks of training, an air-tight exercise routine, high-quality snacks… you’ve got it all planned out. The big day finally arrives and you hop in the car...