Stephen StrumosMar 23 minHow to Deal with Pain in TrainingSo you’ve been working out and training but you’re dealing with some pain. The most common question I get is, “what do I do?”
Stephen StrumosFeb 92 minAre You Actually Stiff, Tight, or Unstable?It’s hard not to indulge in our feelings and take them for face value for what’s actually going on in our bodies.
Stephen StrumosJan 262 minFinding an Entry Point in Injury RehabWhether it’s coming off of a serious acute injury or dealing with a chronic one, trying to figure out where to start is tough.
Stephen StrumosJan 172 minDoes Stretching Actually Do Anything?The typical narratives around stretching are as follows: It clinically helps prevent muscle shortening Makes “tight” muscles loose...
Stephen StrumosJun 8, 20203 min"Why Do My Hamstrings Always Feel Tight?" - A Postural Case Study and SolutionWhy is it that the hamstrings are such a popular stretching target? There is a common root cause that can illuminate the issue.
Stephen StrumosMay 11, 20202 minHow To Undo Damage Caused To Your Hips By SittingSitting is an unfortunate necessity for a lot of people. Here's how to tackle the issue from the perspective of your hips.
Stephen StrumosApr 27, 20204 minRelieve Lower Back Pain With These MobilizationsLower back pain is something that everyone will experience at some point in their lives. Here's how to begin tackling it.
Stephen StrumosApr 21, 20203 minWhy Your Hips Are Shifting During Squats - And How To Fix It!Hip shifting is a common squatting issue that is a sign of a more fundamental problem.
Stephen StrumosApr 15, 20203 minRelieve Neck and Shoulder Tension By Targeting Your "Traps"Most of us hold a ton of tension in our neck and shoulders leading to dysfunctional movement and pain. Here's how to tackle it.
Stephen StrumosApr 6, 20204 minMaster the Hip Hinge To Protect and Strengthen Your Lower BackLearning how to hinge from the hips is the difference between putting lifting stresses in your lower body and your lower back.
Stephen StrumosFeb 21, 20202 minDo This After EVERY Workout For Healthy Shoulders - Fix Cracking And PoppingPopping and cracking along with pain when you try to exhibit full range of motion are signs that there may be some restriction in the...
Stephen StrumosFeb 7, 20203 minFix Your Hunchback Posture In Less Than 10 Minutes DailyHunchback posture is characterized by a protruding head, and a rounded upper back and shoulders. Think of a poor sitting posture. The...
Stephen StrumosJan 24, 20204 minHow You Can Use Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) To Decrease Pain and Increase PerformanceSelf-myofascial release is a technique that inhibits overactive muscle fibers. People usually refer to it as foam rolling but there are...