Your Aches and Pains are NOT Because You’re Older
Your shoulder may hurt. Your feet may be in pain. Your hips may be tight. But none of these are because of your age. 😱 It may seem like you woke up one morning and suddenly your shoulder hurt and you can no longer touch your toes, but I promise you it didn’t...
Harder is not better – BETTER is better
I’m all for simplicity, but sometimes, the simple tool you find around the house is not the best tool for self-massage. And while it seems like there’s a new fancy (and more expensive!) massage tool unveiled every day, more $$ ≠ better. It comes down to purpose...
The hip hinge is good, but it isn’t great
NPR recently did a story on how the art of the hip hinge has been lost on Americans and is probably why so many of us suffer from back pain. The hip hinge, if you are not familiar, is a movement that involves bending at only the hips (not the waist) and requires the...
Why Your Injury is Not Getting Better
I recently was speaking with a student who just suffered an MCL tear and was frustrated with what they felt was a very slow healing progress. This student had followed their orthopedic surgeon’s instructions to a T and had abstained from any activity for two...3 Things To Do Right Now for Your Back Pain
Did you know that approximately 80% of Americans experience at least one episode of back pain during their lifetime? It’s one of the leading causes for missed days of work, school and decreased productivity. The traditional treatment route includes ice, heat and pain...Injured Hamstrings? Try This for Relief
The Olympics are in full swing and we’ve already seen a number of athletes get injured. While competing at the highest level, athletes have access to support staff, body workers, and doctors, but what about the rest of us? What should you do when you have an injured...Rotator Cuff Injury? Try the Deltoid Detangle!
We spend a lot of time focusing on stretching shoulders and chest, but how often do you consider the sides of your shoulders? Your body is 3D and your fascias don’t care if they are on the top, bottom, front, back or side of you – it’s all interconnected. Even...Inflight Stretching: Self Care in the Air
Regardless if you travel often or hardly ever, anytime you are confined to a small space for a long period of time can be hard on your body, especially if you are used to moving. On my recent trip to Spain, I decided to create a series of inflight stretching exercises...Why MRIs Can’t Tell the Full Story
Medical imaging is a technology that has saved countless lives through its ability to allow healthcare professionals to see the structures beneath the skin. But what about the additional information it also captures, such as the bulging disks and tears that might not...Hi, I’m Alex!
Tension. Soreness. Cranky. Achy.
These are all nice words for pain - and pain is something you don’t have to just deal with.
When you don’t feel good - everything suffers. Your relationships, Your home life, Your work life.
You’re not YOU when you’re in pain.
You can change the unchangeable starting today.
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