Best Hamstring Stretches and Exercises for Lower Back Pain
One of the most common complaints that bring patients to doctors’ offices is lower back pain. Of course, it comes with no surprise since most people, at least in the US, live sedentary lifestyles. Even those who exercise after work or on the weekends are still sitting...
Mechanisms of Injury: Deep Tissue vs Deep Pressure
Most of us are familiar with the saying “no pain, no gain!” But what does that mean in reference to massage? Is it about deep pressure, deep tissue? Are the two even equal? Is there a cost to a “no pain no gain” mentality? How deep is a deep tissue massage supposed to...
Liver and Gallbladder Cleanse
The following cleanse is what I have done myself and LOVED and recommend. Please know that certain conditions you may have may disqualify you to do this cleanse. Please contact your primary care physician to get clearance. Cleansing your liver of stones dramatically...
What is Neuromuscular Massage?
What in the world is a neuromuscular massage and why should you have faith in it? How does it differ from the traditional Swedish or deep tissue massages we more often hear about? Is it painful, who can it benefit from it, and what should first-timers expect? As an...
Back Pain and Frequent Flyer Tips
Frequent flyer programs are tempting. Cheap tickets and perks here and there are good but back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica-like problems, and tension in the back certainly is not one of them! There was a time that we talked about work behind the desk as the...
How to Get Rid of Headaches Without Medication
No one is okay having headaches and at some point, you get tired of taking medicine every time you get one. Not to mention the damage it does to your body! In this blog, you will learn: What the most common types of headaches are How a migraine is still a headache and...
How to Get Rid of Pain Between The Shoulder Blades
These days, pain and tension between the shoulder blades is a condition commonly seen in desk jockeys regardless of their age. Even children as young as elementary school-age doing school work on their digital devices have similar complaints. The first step to...
The Role of Posture on Foot, Knee, Hip and Lower Back Pain
Most people with ankle pain, knee pain, lower back pain, and foot pain notice their pain when walking or running. While direct impact injuries can cause the pain, in most cases, the site of pain is not the source of the problem. That is what this blog is all about....
Lower Back Pain and Running
Living with lower back pain is not fun and when it interferes with running, it is on a whole different level. Before we get into it more in detail, please understand that lower back pain can be a symptom of what is referred to as Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. This should...