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...
The 5 Best Core Strengthening Yoga Exercises
"Yoga means addition – addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul.” — Amit Ray Yoga poses, known as "asanas," may trace their origins back to ancient India, where yoga as a holistic practice emerged thousands of years ago. The purpose of...
Exercises to Prevent ACL Injury in Women
Exercises to Prevent ACL Injury in Women “No athlete is truly tested until they’ve stared an injury in the face and came out on the other side stronger than ever” - Anonymous ACL tears in women tend to differ from those in men. And physiology is to blame. According to...
Top Core Strengthening Workouts
“All physical activity begins with the body's core. I maintain the strength in my core so that I can jump, run, start, stop, and accelerate at the highest levels.” – Derrick Rose A strong core is the foundation of a healthy and fit body. It is essential for...
How to Prevent A Sciatica Flare Up
“I’m on the verge of a total breakdown. Sciatica. Taxes. Cars. Fleas, possibly. It’s an absurd existence.” — Jonathan Ames While the sentiment may ring true, for those suffering from a sciatica flare-up, it’s not humorous. However, most would agree that attempting to...