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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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Fix Your Hunchback Posture In Less Than 10 Minutes Daily
Hunchback posture is characterized by a protruding head, and a rounded upper back and shoulders. Think of a poor sitting posture. The...
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How You Can Use Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) To Decrease Pain and Increase Performance
Self-myofascial release is a technique that inhibits overactive muscle fibers. People usually refer to it as foam rolling but there are...
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