Deadlift Back Pain Relief through Physical Therapy
"The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion." - Arnold Schwarzenegger, seven-time Mr. Olympia. Deadlifting, a fundamental exercise in strength training, is renowned for its...
Cervical Nerve Impingement and Physical Therapy
“If one chews a problem over long enough, it becomes apparent that the jaw is aching, and what started as weighing heavy on the heart ends up a pain in the neck.” - Anthony Marais Neck pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include...
Knee Therapy Through Physical Therapy
“I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well don’t. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I’ve broken my right knee many times and it doesn’t hurt a bit.” ~ Terry Fox The knee is a pivotal joint that withstands significant stress and movement in our daily lives....
Posterior Shoulder Pain And How To Relieve It
Shoulder pain teaches us the value of every move we make, and the pain of taking simple things for granted." - Richard Salinas Almost everyone suffers from some minor aches and pains now and again. And sometimes we suffer from pain that is more than “minor” and can be...
Ankle Pain Relief Through Physical Therapy
“You can have an ankle or shoulder injury, and in six or eight months, you're healed. But if the heart stops for a few moments, that's it.” - Nwankwo Kanu Ankle pain is a common ailment that can disrupt our daily lives and limit our mobility. Whether you're an...
Lumbar Traction: The Dos And Don’ts
“When back pain suddenly shows up, we are tempted to blame it on the last minor stressor that affected it, such as a soft bed in a hotel. This is like blaming your bankruptcy on the last latte you bought before your account finally went into the red.” – Todd Hargrove...
Shoulder Stiffness And Exercises To Fix It
“That pain in my knee means rain is coming. And that pain in my neck means relatives are coming.” – Maxine in Crabby Road Shoulder stiffness can be a common and frustrating ailment that hampers your daily activities and fitness routines. It can range from...
Ten Single Leg Exercises For Leg Day
“If you don’t find the time, if you don’t do the work, you don’t get the results.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger Exercise is certainly not for anyone. And, while almost everyone can benefit greatly from regular exercise, not everyone enjoys it. However, there are certain...
5 Thoracic Mobility Exercises For Everyone
“I’ve been accused of being stiff and unbending. Really? They must have seen me trying to pick up my phone.” - Unknown Mobility is a critical component of overall fitness and physical health. It plays a fundamental role in your ability to move freely and efficiently...
Exercises to Prevent ACL Injury in Men
“I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well, don’t. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I’ve broken my right knee many times and it doesn’t hurt a bit.” ~ Terry Fox One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or...