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Headaches Stress headaches. Sinus headaches. Tension headaches. Migraines. We’ve all heard the terms before, but what’s the difference? In short… nothing. All of these common ...

Shin splints Shin splints are an interesting condition… mainly in that they’re not an actually condition. “Shin splints” is a generic term for a number ...

Thoracic outlet syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition whereby blood vessels and/or nerves are impinged at the area around the base of the ...

The importance of posture Sit up straight. Shoulders back. We’ve all heard it before, but why is it important? Posture isn’t just about looking better ...

Pre-exercise warm-ups One of the most frequently omitted components of a complete workout is the warm-up. A proper warm-up is tremendously beneficial, but not for ...

Dysfunctional breathing One of the more common issues I see in my practice is poor breathing mechanics. It’s a pervasive problem which some say effects ...

Patello-femoral pain syndrome Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome is one of the most common sources of knee pain out there. It’s characterized by improper motion of the ...

How much water do I really need? We’ve all heard the same advice… 8 glasses a day of water, or 64 ounces…. MINIMUM! Is this ...

Squats: The best exercise you’re probably not doing right Squats… there are dozens of variations and most of them are terrific exercises. They work many ...

Walking: Nature’s therapy The motor program for walking is one of our oldest, most basic, and easily one of the most important. Learning to walk ...

A new paradigm for core training Many of us are familiar with the modern view of the core and core training. The term “core” represents the ...

Flexibility with foam rolling Nowadays, it’s impossible to walk into a gym without seeing people rolling around on large foam cylinders. Ever wonder what exactly ...