Glute activation, building a good squat pattern and reaching your Peak. In this post we are going to cover the best ways to optimize glute muscle activation. Not enough glute activation is the hidden cause behind many injuries such as low back pain, sciatica, patellofemoral pain, meniscal injuries and groin pain. Why is Glute Activation …
In this post I want to give you the tools to lay the foundations of a functional and stable, pain free neck. As with all spinal rehabilitation and retraining, there are important aspects that have to be addressed in order to achieve the end result of decreased neck pain and increased movement. Read on to …
By whatever name you want to call them cervicogenic headache, tension or stress headaches, in today’s high demand, high stress world they are a huge problem. In this post you will find out what causes these headaches and most importantly how YOU can improve and get rid of headaches drug-free! What is Cervicogenic Headache? Cervicogenic …
Whether you’re an amateur, weekend warrior or a pro, good ankle range is a must for many basic movement patterns. In this post we will talk about a quick ankle range of motion test that you can do on your own. There are very few tests which are proven predictors of injury AND are accurate …
The Piriformis muscle can be a huge pain in the butt. Severe cases of Piriformis syndrome can even cause sciatic nerve issues down the leg. Fortunately, through proper piriformis release, stretching, and strengthening Piriformis Syndrome can be avoided [1]. Piriformis Muscle Anatomy Piriformis is a deep glute muscle and the largest of the short hip rotator …
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Don’t put up with low back pain and Sciatica. Below are the 5 best at home exercises for lower back pain. These will help you to treat your low back pain yourself safely. Lower Pack Pain is Everywhere 80% of the population experiences low back pain in their lifetimes and 84% of those having a …
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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How to build muscle – As a health professional I see a lot of people who want and need to lose weight but also a lot of people who want to put on weight. More specifically they want to build more muscle. There are so many scams out there and myths about gaining weight. I …
