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Why Your Ab Exercises Aren’t Fixing Your Back Pain
If you’ve been dealing with back pain for a while, chances are good that someone – whether a well-meaning friend, fitness influencer, or even your doctor – has told you to strengthen your core. It’s one of the most common recommendations I hear from people who come...
Why Your Back Pain Isn’t Going Away
In my 25-year career, back pain is probably the one problem that frustrates people the most. It affects your sleep, your mood, your energy, and your ability to enjoy the things you love. Plus, it becomes even more frustrating after you’ve tried all the “right”...
Is Shoulder Pain “Impinging” on your Lifestyle?
This was an actual quote from a patient earlier this week... "This shoulder pain is “impinging” on my lifestyle!" He'd been diagnosed with "shoulder impingement" and was having a little fun with the term 🙂 If you’re ever had pain in your shoulders when you try to...
Why Stretching Isn’t Solving Your Tight Hips
If your hips always feel tight – whether during workouts, long walks, or just sitting at your desk – it can be incredibly frustrating. Not only is it uncomfortable, but tight hips often contribute to nagging lower back pain. And what’s even more confusing? No...
Cortisone Shots for Knee Pain? Why You Should Think Twice.
Knee pain can be incredibly disruptive – turning simple, everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing up from a chair into painful challenges. In search of quick relief, many...
Think You’ve Got Piriformis Syndrome? It Might Actually Be Sciatica.
A reader of this column recently wrote to me with the following question: “I’m getting Physical Therapy for lower back pain and sciatica that is said to be from ‘piriformis syndrome’. My PT treatment has consisted of various exercises and some massage. Eight...
5 Simple Tips For Keeping Back Pain Gone
Almost half of U.S. adults (39% according to the CDC) suffer from back pain. With the prevalence increasing as we age – folks over age 65 are more likely to experience back pain than any other age group. Economically speaking – back pain accounts for roughly $50B...
Six Natural Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain – Without Meds or Surgery
Arthritis is a widespread and debilitating condition that affects over 350 million people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, nearly 58.5 million people live with some form of arthritis, making it one of the leading causes of disability. Until recently, conventional...
Why Your Knee Pain Isn’t Going Away – And What You Might Be Missing
Knee pain can be stubborn. If you’ve tried stretching, strengthening, injections, or even surgery with little to no relief – it might be time to consider looking beyond your knee. Many people are told their pain is due to “wear and tear,” arthritis, or simply...
How to Help Prevent Plantar Fasciitis with Spring Training Around the Corner
Winter is starting to take a turn and the warmer weather is just ahead of us. We know this makes athletes eager to get outside, run more, and finally get some fresh air that doesn’t burn their throat! While running/training outdoors is important for triathletes,...