My fiancé and I were at the gym today, about to begin our workout when she came to me with a question. She told me that she had been having pain in her left hip that started a week ago. She thought it was just muscular tension at first, but after a week the problem…
This is your list of the top 10 glute focused exercises. Backed by the science these will give you what you need to maximize glute strength and performance.
The Main Types Of Stretches To perform optimally in our activities and events as well as avoid injury, we need to be properly warmed up and cooled down. Just as there are different types of flexibility (active, passive and dynamic), there are also different types of stretches. In this article we will dive into the…
Definition On average, Americans are sitting an average of 13 hours a day. Between commuting to and from work, the modern desk job lifestyle, sitting while eating and even sitting during a netflix binge, we seem to be on our butts ALOT. The effects of this lifestyle over time can lead to muscular imbalances around…
The Deadlift. The king of all exercises. Learn how to master the deadlift, build a powerful core, avoid injuries, and stay pain free. The deadlift is one of the purest forms of strength training. It is a classic movement that has stood the test of time. What could be more simple than picking something up…
The Plank If there is one exercise that is both loved and hated it is the plank. The plank is a great exercise for core strength and stability. It can be used as a preventative measure for low back pain as well as a rehab procedure for low back pain. It’s a great functional exercise…
Hip Impingement Hip Impingement, otherwise known as Femoroacetabular Impingement, is a condition in which there is abnormal wearing and/or contact between the head of the femur and the rim of the acetabulum (or the ball and socket joint of the hip). This abnormal contact can cause increased friction, pain, inflammation and with time can lead…
Dr. Rush, your nashville sports chiropractor, explain the 4 main types of stretching. In this article you will learn how and when to perform these stretch techniques.
Why Sit-Ups are slowly destroying your lower back In today’s world everyone is dying for a beach body six pack and “the core” is our new favorite term when it comes to training. The question is, how do we get it? And the obvious answer, for most, is sit-ups or crunches. Sit-ups have been a…
Mckenzie Method The Mckenzie Method is a means of evaluating, treating and preventing lower back pain. The Mckenzie method was created by Physical Therapist, Dr. Robin Mckenzie, . The Mckenzie method, or mechanical diagnosis and therapy method (MDT), is a classification and treatment system based on 3 steps. The 3 steps are evaluation, treatment and…
