If you struggle with a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel during those first few steps in the morning, you aren’t alone. While many people focus on the pain itself, the real solution often lies in a mechanical process happening deep within your arch: The Windlass Mechanism. Think of it as the ‘engine’ of your […]
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The Quadratus Lumborum can cause some real grief through your back, buttock, hip, and groin but with the right management, exercises and self-treatment, you can be pain free – long term. Where is Quadratus Lumborum Pain Felt? You can see the pain referral patterns below for the deep (closer to the spine) and superficial fibers of
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Movements that we take for granted can become harder with age, weight-gain or injury. The ability to get up off the floor is just one of those. Regular strengthening exercises and using the right technique can make the world of difference and give you the freedom and independence you deserve. In this article, we are
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In the past, static stretching has typically been a part of any warm up – whether getting ready for a run or a game of football. However, now there are a plethora of studies showing that this kind of stretching impairs performance. Could all that good warming up and stretching you have been doing
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Treating a sprained ankle the RIGHT way early on means a stronger ankle, faster recovery and less chance of re-injury. In this series, I will tell you what a sprained ankle involves, the most effective self-treatment and the best rehab exercises to get you back out there! This post is Level 1 but when you
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If you experience tight hamstrings or chronic hamstring pain or if you just want to improve flexibility, then this tight hamstring release treatment is for you. This is a great myofascial release that really targets the hamstrings and is often far more effective than foam rolling or stretching. What can this hamstring release treatment help
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The Percussion Massage Gun, in various forms, has become wildly popular in the last couple of years. There are a lot of claims to how much they can do! But are they really worth the money? Do they do all that is claimed? Are they a fad or legitimate self-treatment tool? Percussion Massage Guns are
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Stretching is an essential part of any fitness routine, aiding in flexibility, enhancing performance, and aiding recovery. Among the different types of stretching, static stretching is particularly popular due to its simplicity and effectiveness. In this post, I will talk about static stretching, the golden rules for effective stretching, and much more! What Is Static
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