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The 3 Steps to Rehabilitate Any Injury
Dealing with pain, especially the chronic kind, can impact more than just your workouts. Here are the steps I use to tackle any injury
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The Mental Burden of Pain Rehabilitation
When it comes to pain, it's important to understand that it's not as black and white as we may think.
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I Just Tweaked Something, Now What?
Does this situation sound familiar? You've injured or hurt yourself doing something. You begin to catastrophize your pain...
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Is it Safe to do Activities That Are Painful?
Pain is feedback for what's going on in the body. But sometimes it can be deceptive, especially when it comes to chronic pain.
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How to Deal with Muscle Stiffness and Tightness
Tightness isn't what you think. We tend to say that if a muscle feels tight it's shortened and you need to stretch it. But is this the case?
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4 Back Pain Myths That Need to be Forgotten
Lower back pain is something a majority of the population will experience. As such, we tend to have many untrue beliefs that get passed down
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Do "Noisy" Joints Indicate Dysfunction?
We've all heard our joints pop and crack from time to time. But is it something worth worrying about?
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When is Surgery Necessary When Treating Injury?
Whether it's a traumatic injury or a chronic one, surgery is often cited as the way to go in terms of treatment.
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Does Posture Really Matter When it Comes to Pain?
We're often told to "sit up straight", for fear of causing damage and pain. But are these claims warranted?
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How to Deal with Pain in Training
So 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?”
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Are 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.
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Finding an Entry Point in Injury Rehab
Whether it’s coming off of a serious acute injury or dealing with a chronic one, trying to figure out where to start is tough.
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Does Stretching Actually Do Anything?
The typical narratives around stretching are as follows: It clinically helps prevent muscle shortening Makes “tight” muscles loose...
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"Why Do My Hamstrings Always Feel Tight?" - A Postural Case Study and Solution
Why is it that the hamstrings are such a popular stretching target? There is a common root cause that can illuminate the issue.
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How To Undo Damage Caused To Your Hips By Sitting
Sitting is an unfortunate necessity for a lot of people. Here's how to tackle the issue from the perspective of your hips.
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Relieve Lower Back Pain With These Mobilizations
Lower back pain is something that everyone will experience at some point in their lives. Here's how to begin tackling it.
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Why 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.
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Relieve 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.
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Master the Hip Hinge To Protect and Strengthen Your Lower Back
Learning how to hinge from the hips is the difference between putting lifting stresses in your lower body and your lower back.
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Do This After EVERY Workout For Healthy Shoulders - Fix Cracking And Popping
Popping and cracking along with pain when you try to exhibit full range of motion are signs that there may be some restriction in the...
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