Fingers, Thumb, Hand & Wrist, Head, Neck, Jaw & Shoulders, Posture, Biomechanics, Gait & Mobility
As you begin to read this article mentally check out your shoulders. Are one or both elevated toward your ears? If so, release them. Push the outside tops of the shoulder blades down and back while moving the bottom tips in and towards each other. This movement will...
Lower Back & Hips, Posture, Biomechanics, Gait & Mobility, Stretching & Flexibility
On average, a person walks about 115,000 miles in his or her lifetime, roughly equal to four trips around the Earth! (According to the American Podiatric Medical Association). So, since we are walking (a lot) anyway it makes good sense to refine our gait to optimize...
Athletes & Sports Injury, Feet, Toes, Ankles and Knees, Lower Back & Hips, Posture, Biomechanics, Gait & Mobility
Walking correctly is essential for preventing and resolving lower back and leg issues. Yet, it can be difficult to implement. Think about how many steps a person in their 40s or 50s has taken in a lifetime. The existing biomechanics are very ingrained. We don’t think...
Lower Back & Hips, Posture, Biomechanics, Gait & Mobility, Stretching & Flexibility
A general rule in treating sciatic problems is that each location needs to be resolved independently. And it can take time. There is no magic pill or treatment that will remedy these issues. No doctor can do it for you. Your active participation is required for a true...
Lower Back & Hips, Posture, Biomechanics, Gait & Mobility
Sciatica is a general term used to describe the pain and discomfort caused by an impingement of the sciatic nerve. It is usually felt as pain radiating from the buttocks down the back of the leg. The pain can be sharp, shooting or burning. It can be constant or come...
Lower Back & Hips, Posture, Biomechanics, Gait & Mobility, Stretching & Flexibility
Maintaining mobility in the hips is an important part of overall health and wellness that is often overlooked. It is a vital component of lower back care and an intrinsic part of any athletic training program. As I detailed in my previous blog, there is a strong...
