Tight does not equal strong

Does your neck hurt? Does it feel tight too? This is probably the number one injury I see – neck pain caused by muscular tightness. It’s not surprising as there are plenty of different muscles located in your neck. These vary in size from large to small. I’d like to focus on just one of…

How to Mow Your Carpet… (and not hurt your back!)

In my last blog, I explained the mechanics of how lifting incorrectly can cause strain on the lower back.  An interesting observation I’ve found, is that what most people do automatically for heavier tasks, is the correct way to lift! Consider lifting a wheelbarrow with dirt in it.  Most people will bend their knees, grab…

How did I hurt my back doing such a simple thing?

More often than not, my clients come in to the office complaining of lower back pain following a simple, innocent activity like bending over and sneezing, or stooping over to pick up a small object off the ground.   Doing dishes and vacuuming consistently rank the highest in terms of daily activities that cause lower…

How to strengthen your hip to fix your knee pain

In my last post, I discussed a common situation where weakness in the inner hip muscles can lead to knee pain. In today’s post I’d like to discuss two exercises to help you address the strength of these deeper hip muscles. By doing these exercises, you can help prevent your knee from coming inwards on…

Can your hip really be the cause of your knee pain?

In my last blog post, I explained how one of the common reasons people get off track from their New Year’s resolution is due to injury. I also highlighted that many of these injuries are, in fact, PREVENTABLE! They are preventable because everyone has muscle imbalances that are tell-tale signs of what injuries they will likely develop.…