Unlocking Sciatica | What are we really talking about?

“Oh man, my sciatica is acting up again”. I hear this statement a few times a week. A patient will come in and tell me that they are suffering from sciatica, as if they are …

Q & A | Elbow Pain? | What Happens If I Don’t Play Tennis?

“I have pain over the outside portion of my elbow. Is this “tennis elbow”? What if i dont play tennis?”
Answer:
Lateral (outer) elbow pain over or near the bony protuberance is frequently labeled “tennis elbow” and …

Standing Up for Shoes That Give Your Feet a Hand

Probably it was not planned that way, but “SATC” coincided with what became the Year of Evil Shoes at the American College of Sports Medicine’s recent annual meeting, at which two featured research studies discussed how different types of footwear — flip-flops and high heels — might adversely influence fitness.

Your Knee Is Innocent | Don’t Blame The Middle Man!

By Adam Smith PT,OCS | Contributing Author

Knee pain is a complaint of people of all ages and all walks of life. In some cases people have arthritis and sometimes people have traumatic injuries to their …

Nutrition Tip | Is The “Goo” Good For Your Run

By Safi Madain BS, CSCS | Contributing Author | Based on Safi’s article “Is it Goo for you?”
The Goo. Does this stuff really work while running? Some brands claim to give boosts of energy, while …

Stretching Tip | Hip Flexor (PSOAS) Stretch

To stretch the left psoas, kneel on the left knee with the
right foot out in front and the knee bent to about 90°.
There are three steps to this exercise.

Place the lower left leg slightly …