Hamstring strains/tears are very common in athletes of all types. They often take a long time to heal, with symptoms persisting for several months. What’s perhaps more problematic is that they have a high rate for re-injury! Why are hamstring strains
Any avid runner will tell you they are always pushing themselves to hit a PR. The problem is, over-time the harder we push our bodies the more likely that they are to break down! Since running is very linear some
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
Sometimes life can be a pain in the neck. If you are like about 60% of the work force you probably spend majority of your waking hours in seated position; whether it be on a long commute, in a cube all
In todays world of health and fitness it may seem like everyone is an expert. All you have to do is log on to your Facebook or Instagram and you are probably flooded with advertisements for “building your dream body”,
Having a practice in a gym, one thing that patients commonly complain of is a “pinching” pain in one or both hips during deep flexion (squatting, leg pressing, lunging, etc.) It has been noted that more than 80% of active
A chronically painful knee can be not only painful for the athlete but can also be very difficult to diagnose. This is because often times the pain can be vague and seem to “come and go.” After ruling out any
Many of you, athletes or not, have heard the term “eating clean.” What does this mean? Well, depending on the individual it could mean anything from following a strict diet to using low-fat mayo instead or original. Either way its a good
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
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
Who can relate to a sore back and neck from sitting at your desk or in class ALL day? Recent Studies have shown that bending your head and shoulders forward whether on your phone or computer can increase the pressure on your neck and
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
