Keep it simple, stupid I felt it was a good way to start off the year with something we all really need to hear again. When I wrote A call for KISS, I outlined some simple points about what is effective. Breaking down the numbers… The four key concepts I
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Cracking and Popping and Clicking – Oh My!
For many people, their joints cracking, popping, and clicking is a daily event. Many of you crack your knuckles, back, and other joints when they’re feeling tight or uncomfortable. Still others have issues from snapping sounds when tissues move over each other. This article is for you to understand how and
Read moreSo, You Hurt Your Lower Back
Lower back pain and injuries are common among weightlifters and even non-weightlifters. As I have discussed in Shoes, Sitting, and Lower Body Dysfunctions a lot of this stems from shoes and sitting and how they may have chronic detrimental effects on our bodies. Combine this with poor technique, especially in
Read moreOn Muscle Strains
Muscle strains, like tendonitis, are one of the more pesky injuries to deal with because they decrease the ability to train and practice the sport effectively. Sadly, strains can be one of the injury conditions that is problematic to rehabilitate because of the preponderance to re-strain the muscle again during
Read moreShoes, Sitting, and Lower Body Dysfunctions
This post is an analysis of common orthopedic problems that arise from shoes and sitting, how to evaluate their development, and finally a look at how to implement prehabilitation or rehabilitative protocol to improve their condition. Table of Contents Introduction Shoes Sitting Systemic biomechanical issues Evaluation of lower body dysfunction and
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