The MVP of Overhead Mobility
Shoulder mobility – it’s a hot topic in the fitness community. If you don’t have the range, you won’t hit the lift. This may be true in a general sense, but the bigger question is what is causing the overhead deficit. Is it latissimus dorsi tightness? Is it poor spinal mobility? Often times yes, but […]
Golfer’s Elbow – How Do I Fix It?
Medial Epicondylitis (“Golfer’s Elbow”) is a common pathology seen in a variety of activities. Baseball, throwing sports, yardwork, and golf all require repetitive use of the muscles in the upper extremity which can lead to pain on the inner aspect of the elbow. Excessive tightness and torque causes irritation right where those muscles attach on […]
Low Back Pain Series – Facet Joint Issues
What is the facet? The facet joints are the connections from each vertebral segment of the spine that provides movement such as flexing, extending, bending, and twisting. Around these segments happen to be where the spinal nerves exit and travel down into the arms, legs, and other parts of the body. So what causes problems […]
Top 5 Most Common Injuries we see (and how to avoid them)
As physical therapists working with active individuals (often times in the gym setting), we see firsthand how injuries can derail even the most motivated athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re a a runner or a CrossFit junkie, staying injury-free is essential to maintaining your active lifestyle and improving your longevity. Here are the top seven […]
