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How to return to deadlifting after a back injury
I can't stress enough how many clients who have dealt with years of back pain complete a heavy deadlift and their face lights up, saying, "I can't believe I just did that."
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Understanding Why Rest, Stretching, and Massage Don't Provide Long-Term Pain Relief
These three methods are generally the most commonly prescribed treatments for pain. But if you want true relief, you need to understand the drawbacks of each and what to focus on instead.
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Do You Need "Corrective Exercise"?
Is there anything special about "corrective exercises" that helps us rehabilitate our pain?
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The myth surrounding muscle and joint soreness and how to use it to your advantage
Muscle and joint soreness is a key indicator of a few things. Here's how to use it to your advantage.
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Three essential tips for injury-free running
Many people have the great idea to start running, only to injure themselves and hold a negative belief about running going forward. Let's clear things up.
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The rest is just as important as the work
One of the biggest reasons people get injured is that they only look at the amount of work they do (training load, daily active tasks, etc.) and ignore their rest and recovery.
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"Why are my hamstrings always tight?" - 3 tips to help with tightness
If your hamstrings (or any muscle for that matter) always feel tight, no matter what you seem to do, then you need to better understand what tightness really is.
3 min read


Mastering Pain Management with the Traffic Light System
How do you know when to push through pain and when to back off? Should you ever push through pain?
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Understanding Pain - Common Myths Debunked
Unfortunately, pain is commonly misunderstood. So, let's clear up the most common myths and misconceptions I hear about treating people's pain.
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The Ultimate Guide to Kickstart Your Running Journey
*A client of mine and I at the finish line of the Toronto Half-Marathon in 2024 As much as I like lifting heavy things, running (or some...
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