Hip Anatomy The hip is a ball and socket joint involving the three bones of the pelvis (the ilium, ischium, and pubic bone) and the head of the femur (the thigh bone). The ilium, ischium and pubic bone fuse together at the acetabulum to form a socket shaped surface for the head of the femur…
We all know the monotony of the day to day office grind. Same crap different day right. Not only with respect to daily duties, but also with daily ergonomics. The same sitting, the same standing, the same phone to ear daily calls, the same everything; for hours and hours on end. It’s no wonder…
The McGill Method The McGill Curl up is one of Dr. Stuart McGill’s Big 3 core exercises. The McGill Big 3 are the 3 foundational movements that Dr. McGill uses to strengthen the core and ultimately eliminate lower back pain and disorders so that you can return safely to exercise or simply get back to…
When it comes to learning how to properly control and engage your core, you can’t beat the basics. The Bird dog is one of Dr. Stuart McGill’s Big 3 exercises. These exercises are the key to building a strong, stabile, and resilient core. The Big 3 consist of the Bird dog, the side bridge,…
Toes and Calf Stretch: The feet and calves are important areas to be sure not to forget while performing your stretching and mobility drills. Though they may seem like minute area that may not deserve the attention, they can actually cause some serious issues if left neglected. And, if mobilized properly, can lead…
What I do as a Chiropractor! This post is a touch different than my usual posts. I wanted to quickly give people an idea of what I do. When most people come to me to get out of pain, their problems typically stem from one of three scenarios. They are either an individual who is…
Rounded shoulders are one of the biggest culprits for bad posture. One possible cause could be an imbalance in strength between your internal and external rotators. First, let’s focus on the internal rotators since these muscles tend to be the ones that are out of balance. Internal rotation refers to the rounding in your…