Fix Low Back Pain: Improve Hip Flexion Fixing Low-Back Pain by Restoring Hip Function part 3 When hip movement is dysfunctional the low back moves when it should be stable (going into excessive flexion or extension). Part one of this series looked at improving hip mobility by assessing hip motion and applying traction to decompress […]…
Bone Broth for Creaky Knees and Achy Joints If box jumps make you cringe, running hurts your knees, or your joints ache every so often (for no apparent reason) – you may want to cook some bones this weekend. Many gym members that I have worked with once thought that flexibility naturally diminishes with age […]…
Fixing Low-Back Pain by Restoring Hip Function part 2 Low back pain is often caused by excessive movement of the low back during squats and deadlifts. When hip movement is dysfunctional the low back moves when it should be stable (going into excessive flexion or extension). Part one of this series looked at improving hip […]…
Foam Rolling the IT Band – 3 Alternatives Three Alternatives to Foam Rolling Your IT-Band If you have ever tried foam rolling your it-band to eliminate knee pain or it-band tightness – you probably know it hurts like hell! While some gym members may benefit from some light rolling to reset neural tension (do it […]…
Low Back Pain and Hip Mobility Fixing Low-Back Pain by Restoring Hip Function part 1 Whether you are just trying to ‘get through’ another grueling workout, attempting a ‘PR’, or working on your technique – the last thing you want on your mind is an achy back. While low-back pain has many different causes […]…
The Squatty Potty Another Reason to Squat: The Squatty Potty The squat is a fundamental weightlifting exercise it is a part of every well-rounded fitness program. The squat is also more than just an exercise found in the gym it is a natural resting position that supports ankle and hip flexibility. While young children spending […]…