Foam rolling is a great way to release and knead out muscle spasms and knots.  Years ago I never would have been caught dead suggesting a patient of mine roll their tight muscles, thinking it was just a torture device that added no value.  Man has my tune changed over the years as I’ve begun...Read More

Being hunched in front of a computer working and stressing about life right now is likely leading to predictable aches and pains.  Neck, shoulder, back and hip pain to name a few.  Today’s post is to review a few exercises to take the muscle tightness and tension out of your day. First, here is an...Read More

Making sure the mobility of your SI joint is adequate can certainly help to reduce symptoms of pain that you may experience in your low back, hips, gluteals, and even mildly radiating down your leg.  These relatively crude self tests can certainly highlight a side that might be too rigid or ‘stuck,’ performing the exercises...Read More

  On to Part 2!  I notice the majority of people’s back pain is due to excessive extension-or lordosis-which leads to facet joint compression and eventual inflammation.  Your facets are the joints that connect one vertebrae to the next.  The more extended your spine is, the more those facet joints get crunched.  To unload or...Read More

Ok, time to decipher your results to see which exercise would be best to address your needs.  Find the scenario below that pertains to you.  Understand that if you are experiencing new or ‘acute’ low back pain, these are likely not the best options for alleviating your heightened symptoms of muscle spasm and potential radiating...Read More