Get Rid of Chronic Back Pain
Get Rid of Chronic Back Pain There is something you can do for that chronic back pain! Do you have chronic low back pain? Do you get pain in your low back that is worse first thing in the morning or after prolonged sitting? Do you get aching and soreness while standing? Have you thought […]
The Magical Effects of Correct Breathing (plus some tips!)
The Magical Effects of Correct Breathing (plus some tips!) That’s easy right? Breathing is just something we do and don’t really think about. But did you know that improved breathing patterns can affect many systems of your body to function better? Diaphragmatic breathing is when you allow the diaphragm to descend into the abdominal cavity […]
Getting Back to Fitness
It’s hard to change course when we let ourselves become….well…more sedentary. Although it’s fun to try new recipes and binge watch multiple TV shows, a sedentary lifestyle can take its toll. Have you noticed: – Aches and pains you used to not have? – Back pain? Leg pain? Bad posture from staring at a screen? […]
Treating Achilles Tendinopathy
There are two muscles in the back of our lower leg, collectively we refer to them as the calf muscles. The calf muscles run into a single tendon, the achilles tendon, which then attaches to the heel bone. Due to muscle weakness, overuse, or poor flexibility this tendon can become painful, irritated, and inflamed. Resulting […]
Resolve Front of Knee Pain
Have you experienced pain in the front of the knee? Hearing and “pop” or “snapping” sound when you bend your knee? Afraid to lunge or squat because of pain? Pain to the front of the knee or under/around the kneecap is a highly prominent injury in the population and is typically referred to as patellofemoral […]
Stay in the Game – Avoid ACL Tears
If you’re an athlete, the chances that you know someone who has torn their ACL in sports is very high. There are 100,000 to 200,000 ACL tears occurring every year! 70% of those tears are noncontact tears and occur when the athlete changes directions, slows down, or lands wrong from jumping. There are preventative measures […]
How to Resolve Tennis and Golfer Elbow
Dr. Eugene Housdon Have you been experiencing pain and discomfort in the elbow, specifically the outside or inside of the elbow? Is it painful to do everyday tasks like brushing your hair, gripping a cup of coffee, typing on a keyboard? Maybe these were once easy to perform and now they have gradually become unbearable […]
Never Too Old for Strength Training
Am I “too old” to strength train? The short answer: ABSOLUTELY NOT. Many of us have heard the saying “motion is lotion”; but what about on the other side of the spectrum? How many of us have been told “just rest” or “take a break and you’ll feel better” or “your back or your knee […]
Live Without Shoulder Pain
Don’t put up with your shoulder pain. Are you dealing with shoulder pain when reaching above your head or to the side? Do you experience occasional sharp or pinching pains in the shoulder when reaching? You could be experiencing a shoulder disorder called impingement syndrome. What is impingement syndrome? Impingement syndrome is an irritation of […]
“Run Faster, Run Longer, Run Stronger”
Do you have pain keeping you from running as far as you want? Or pain that has made you stop running completely? Tried resting for a while only to find the pain returns as soon as you attempt to jog again? These things do not mean you throw in the towel and stop running. On […]
