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Low Back,
Migraine,
Neck Pain,
Shoulder Pain,
TMJ,
A Guide to Conditions Treated with Dry Needling
Dry needling has emerged as one of the most effective treatments for pain when used as part of a comprehensive rehab program. With the ability to rapidly reduce pain and improve mobility, dry needling can be the tool you need to find the pain relief you deserve! Let’s break down how this technique works and what conditions if works best...
CrossFit,
Low Back,
Preventing Back Pain in CrossFit: Key Considerations for Training Safely
The back is the most commonly injured area of the body in CrossFit athletes. No one wants to modify workouts or miss their favorite lift because of a low back pain flare-up, so let’s discuss strategies for preventing back pain in CrossFit. Common Causes of Back Pain in CrossFit Several factors contribute to back pain in CrossFit athletes. The most...
Low Back,
Best Stretches for Sciatica
Are you having pain down one or both of your legs? Numbness or tingling in your feet? You could be dealing with sciatica or an irritation of the sciatic nerve that runs from your back down your leg. Let’s learn more about sciatica nerve pain and share a few exercises to start bringing you relief! What is Sciatica Nerve Pain?...
Low Back,
Pregnancy & Postpartum,
Women's Health,
Sciatica During Pregnancy
Are you expecting a bundle of joy and experiencing the notorious sciatica pain? Let’s delve into the world of sciatica during pregnancy and explore what causes it. Buckle up, because there’s a lot you can do to tackle this discomfort! What is Sciatica During Pregnancy? Sciatica during pregnancy is a sharp, shooting pain that radiates down the leg. It occurs...
Injury Prevention,
Low Back,
Experiencing Back Pain from Lifting Weights? Common Weightlifting Mistakes & Tips for Proper Form
Are you working hard in the gym to improve your fitness, strength, and physique? You’ll want to avoid these five common weightlifting mistakes that often cause back pain to stay healthy and perform at your best. Steady Increases in Training Volume & Intensity By far, the most essential consideration in getting ahead of weightlifting back pain is not doing too...
Female Athlete,
Gymnastics,
Low Back,
Gymnastics Back Pain Rehab Keys
Want to know how to get rid of back pain from gymnastics? When assessing Gymnastics back pain related to back-bending skills these three things must be looked at to ensure a full recovery. Analyzing the reason why the back pain happened can be very useful in returning a gymnast safely to the sport and limiting the chances of a recurrence...
CrossFit,
Low Back,
Lower Back Sore After Deadlifts? Try These Movements for Relief!
It happens every time. Yesterday’s workout was full of deadlifts. High volume, heavy weights, and you thought about skipping all day (even as you pulled into the gym parking lot). This morning, you felt yourself dragging out of bed a bit slower than usual, the aching and soreness in your back weighing you down and commanding a gentler pace for...
CrossFit,
Low Back,
Common Deadlift Mistakes and How To Fix Them
Over the years, there has been a lot of fear around the deadlift. However, picking things off the ground is one of the most fundamental human movements. Picking children off the ground, grabbing a laundry basket, and lifting the couch to vacuum all require a loaded hip hinge. Furthermore, despite fear of injury from deadlifts, a properly performed and progressively...
Low Back,
Fixing Lower Back Pain: 5 Tips to Take Control
It can happen to anyone: beginner to advanced athletes will all agree that a tweaked muscle, especially in your low back, is inevitable on your fitness journey. So now what? You may get a slew of recommendations on how to fix your low back pain, but how do you know which is best and will allow you to continue doing...