Trigger Points! WHAT ARE TRIGGER POINTS? Trigger points, or a type of muscle stiffness commonly referred to as “knots”, are the result of tiny contraction knots that develop in muscle and tissue when an area of the body is injured or overworked. A hallmark of a trigger point is something called “referred” pain. This means […]
The simple question “should I ice or use heat for this?” is asked in my office multiple times a week. It is a good question, and I’d like to provide some clarity. The answer is always situational, and it depends on a few factors: 1. Is the injury new (24-48 hours), chronic or is it a re-injury? […]
Plantar Fasciitis If you’re a runner/walker/flip flop wearing beach goer, the term plantar fasciitis is not new to you. I’m sure you’ve tried everything from orthotics, rehab, shockwave, new shoes and even injections. There is no clear cut treatment that can 100% eliminate plantar fasciitis to date. Typically a combination of the treatments mentioned […]
HIGH HAMSTRING STRAIN: The Runners Nightmare Painful to sit down? Does it hurt on the “sit bone?” Painful to run, but often loosens up after 15 minutes? These are signs of a possible high hamstring injury. Hamstring injuries will limit the distance and speed you can run for months if you do not take the […]
ADDUCTOR STRAIN Groin pain? Did you feel a pop when it happened? Can’t raise your leg? The adductor group of muscles is complex. They flex the hip, they extend the hip, and they can even rotate it. They are a group of muscles able to do all of these functions, and that is why when […]
HIP IMPINGEMENT & LABRAL TEAR Groin pain? Pinching in the front of the hip? Travels to the adductors area/medial thigh? May travel to the inner knee, but not past it? Deep ache in the side of the hip joint? Hip impingement (AKA FAI) is something commonly found in individuals who participate in any high intense […]
It sucks to be injured. While all of your friends are out running or hitting the gym, you are stuck at home! Well, sleeping in isn’t too bad, but it’s going to get old fast. I once had a hip injury that kept me from training. My injury kept me out for a few months. […]
The Loss of Grip Strength Tennis Elbow is a repetitive use injury causing severe inflammation and pain around the outside of the elbow. Classically caused by a backhand shot in tennis, it more commonly develops from other overuse movements, such as using a computer keyboard and mouse or repetitive grasping motions. Patients with tennis elbow […]
Strong Butt equals strong back; mobile butt equals pain free movement Strong and highly functioning glutes are responsible for a lot more than filling out a pair of pants. This extremely pivotal muscle group plays a key role in how the body functions, looks, and feels. The glutes are the largest muscle group in the […]
WHY DOES MY PAIN COME BACK? Just because your back pain is gone and you’re able to move pain-free again, does not mean it will stay that way if you don’t make necessary changes to your lifestyle. There could be positions or daily habits that need to be changed. You will be fighting your “body […]