The squat is one of the best exercises to improve movement patterning as well as building strength needed to protect our joints and avoid back, hip, and knee pain. When recovering from an injury or simply getting back into exercising it’s important to be able to progress and regress certain movements to meet you where your at and keep you safe.
Read MoreEveryday we work with individuals to overcome sciatic pain and we’ve often found that there are a lot of misconceptions and false beliefs that can actually hold us back from making a quick recovery.
The following are the three critical mistakes we see people make when trying to recover from sciatic pain and some tips on what you can do to avoid them.
Read MoreHere at the clinic we work with clients everyday to help ease the pain caused by sciatica. But even once the pain and gone and the injury has healed, most people still have a nervousness or worry that any wrong movement may set it off again. That worry keeps them from participating or enjoying the activities that they used to love. It’s the reason that it’s so important not only to help our clients ease sciatic pain, but to build CONFIDENCE in their bodies ability to handle the activities they love.
In this article we discuss what you can do to ease sciatic pain and keep it from ever being an issue again
Read MoreWith most things in life, but especially in healthcare and the pain management world, we tend to overthink things. And the result is over-complicated solutions that don’t really get to the heart of the problem. We’ve been helping people get out of pain - even when nothing else has worked - for the last 10 years and found that the most commonly overlooked and under treated aspect of someone’s health - which we discuss in this month’s article.
Read MoreHaving had conversations with 100’s of adults with back pain, I can say that most people are very confused about what they should be doing about their pain. With so much information and mixed messages out there it’s easy to see why. But it doesn’t have to be. Which is why I wanted to have an honest conversation about what it is going to take for anyone to finally SOLVE their back pain.
Read MoreEveryday people in Portland, OR are being told by their doctors that they have arthritis and that as a result – should stop performing their favorite activities (or take a boat load of pain pills or start getting injection). Not the most helpful advice.
What people aren’t being told is that arthritis is a normal part of the aging process and that there are many natural and safe options to keep you active, strong, and going what you love – regardless of age. In this month’s article we discuss three ways to treat arthritis and get back to doing the things that make you happy.
Read MoreStrength training isn’t just about ‘being in good shape’ anymore.
Did you know that between the ages of 24 - 50, our muscle mass decreases by 5-10%? After the age of 50 our muscle mass will decrease, on average, by about 10% per decade? Or how about that if we do nothing, our bone density will decrease with age by about 6% per decade?
Which leads to more arthritis, more osteoporosis, osteopaths, and bone fractures, and even more daily aches and pains.Which is the reason why it’s so important for strength training to be brought out of the gym and into the clinic.
In today’s article we cover the top three benefits of strength training for anyone in their 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions we get asked is ‘Why does my back pain always come back?’. Most people that come into our clinic See most people have tried chiropractic, physical therapy, massage, and/or acupuncture. All of which provided some symptomatic relief during the course of therapy - but didn’t seem to keep it from coming back the minute they stopped. They’re frustrated because they’ve already spent a good amount of time, energy and money on ‘solutions’ to their back pain - only for the pain to come back a few weeks later and they don’t want to make the same mistake again.
In this article we discuss the top three reasons your back pain keeps coming back…eve after years of treatment and therapy.
Read MoreWe love this time of year! It’s that time when everyone is feeling motivated to better themselves. They’re eating better, exercising more, and setting big goals that they want to achieve in the new decade. But what if you’re dealing with back, shoulder, knee pain or any other issue?
One of the main reasons people come to see us is because they are being forced to sit out their favorite exercise routine because of nagging aches and pains or worry that their pain will get worse. One of the worst things you can do is ignore any pain you may be experiencing. We’ve been doing this a long time and one thing we can assure you is that pain doesn’t go away on it’s own and often gets worse.
We don’t want to see this happen to you which is why we wanted to share some tips and tricks to be sure you can stay active and strong through the entire year!
Read MoreWhen it comes to staying fit after 40 - it’s vital that we adjust our exercise routine to match where we’re currently at. What worked in our 20’s and 30’s isn’t going to be what works in our 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. We’ve put more miles on our body. Our bodies are a bit slower to recover. We’ve most likely dealt with a greater number of injuries which creates a fear or worry about returning to exercise.
In this weeks article we cover the top three secrets you can implement today to help you stay fit - so you can continue to do the things you love - after the age of 40 and beyond.
Read MoreSpinal stenosis is painful and limiting condition experienced by individuals as we age. Learn three easy things you can do TODAY to ease pain caused by spinal stenosis and return to walking without pain.
Read MoreLearn the five critical mistakes that people age 40+ make when it comes to overcoming low back pain and what you can do to avoid them.
Read MoreChronic pain can be frustrating. It can impact EVERY aspect of your life. When it comes to treating chronic pain there is hope. The following are three lessons we’ve learned from helping 100’s of those in chronic pain ensure better outcomes.
Read MoreOne of the most damaging beliefs in the healthcare world is the belief that pain is a natural byproduct of getting older: the idea that after we hit a certain age, pain is just something we have to live with.
This leads to the belief that there’s nothing we can do. That we’re stuck. That we’re doomed to a life of pain simply because we’re older than we were five years ago. The good news is this is 100% not true. In this article we’ll take a look at the REAL cause of the pain we associate with getting older.
Read MoreWhen it comes to strengthening our core there is beauty in simplicity. Planks, anti-movement, and crawls are categories of exercises that SAFELY strengthen our core and can easily be progressed and regressed to fit your current ability level.
Read MoreLearn why traditional healthcare’s focus on services over solutions has failed to give you the lasting results that keep you strong and active so you can get more joy and fulfillment out of your life.
Read MoreAnnoying, nagging pain keeping you from enjoying your favorite activities? We can guarantee that you need to get stronger. In this article we discuss the benefits of adding a movement and strength program to your current healthcare routine that will help you stay active, strong, and doing what you love.
Read MoreEstablishing proper movement patterns is the key to overcoming chronic pain.The breath is a foundational movement pattern that occurs over 20,000 times a day. Today we discuss how our breath can contribute to neck and back pain and what we can do to prevent it.
Read MoreHang around us long enough and you’ll hear us blab on and on about the importance of improving movement and strength. But simply asking someone to ‘improve their movement’ isn’t very helpful. There is no cookie cutter approach to improving movement because every hobby and activity has it’s own requirements. How do we know where do we start? Movement is built on basic, fundamental principles. Developing an understanding and ability to perform, strengthen and master the following five movements create results that carry over into any activity you choose to perform:
Read MoreExercise and strength training is one of the most important things we can do to maintain health and promote longevity. However, as we age we have to be more mindful of our workouts to avoid chronic pain and injury. Learn three of the most important things you can do in the gym to avoid injuries after the age of 40.
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