by Pain & Performance Team | Dec 27, 2023 | back pain, fitness, Pain Management
“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...
by Pain & Performance Team | Nov 8, 2023 | fitness, Pain Management
“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....
by Pain & Performance Team | Oct 17, 2023 | fitness, Pain Management
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...
by Pain & Performance Team | Oct 11, 2023 | fitness, Pain Management
“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...
by Pain & Performance Team | Oct 4, 2023 | fitness, Lumbar traction, Pain Management
“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...
by Pain & Performance Team | Aug 10, 2023 | fitness, Pain Management
“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...
