I was recently treating a patient with knee pain that was first noted after a trip to Disney World. She said that she had walked a lot and by the third day her knee started bothering her. She noted that she wasn’t wearing supportive sneakers...
This time of year typically brings with it temporary vows of change and hard to stick to resolutions, but we all know that consistent effort over the long haul is the only true way to achieve results. Health is a lifestyle and is created by...
Most people know I really appreciate efficient human movement, so for me, watching the Tokyo Olympics was a daily treat! For a few weeks, I couldn't get enough of the displays of elite athleticism across so many different disciplines and wonder how hard they all...
We know all too well that low back pain is the leading cause of disability and the most common of all non-communicable diseases. Back pain lasting longer than 12 weeks is considered chronic and without the proper treatment, can be very difficult to resolve. A recent...
Have you ever asked yourself how much of your current exercise training actually translates into meaningful benefits in your everyday movement? I know we all have different motivations for why we chose to wake up early to get a run in, take a power...
A runner training for his first 5k recently came in due to pain on the bottom of his foot, self-diagnosed plantar fasciitis. He noted that it was worse in the morning, especially during the first few steps. He was currently wearing custom orthotics and brand...
Ahhh! Take a deep breath! But before you do, let's take a moment to make sure you're creating the best possible chance to make that breath really work in your best interest. Because breathing is a necessity in life and happens automatically without us giving it...
It's pretty amazing, if you've ever stopped to think about it, that a human baby can go from lying helplessly when born to crawling, standing and walking within the span of about 15 months without ever being taught. Imagine what that rapid progression would mean...
The ever-changing global situation with this virus has most people incredibly stressed, and rightfully so! Constant news updates across all our devices and the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what we should and should not be doing to stay safe and healthy is enough to...
Last week, we introduced 3 breathing techniques to help reduce anxiety, calm the nervous system and promote diaphragmatic breathing. Building off that, this week's home practice tip will focus on 3 ways to feel more grounded by waking up our tired, neglected feet. Our feet are...