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

Today’s video is to help determine if your neck pain is coming from actual dysfunction in your neck or from stiffness in your middle back.  Understand that there are many causes for people’s neck discomfort,  and this post can provide a very simple fix for many of you.  Very often clients complain of pain with...Read More

My Friend, Tyler, is the fastest person I know.  He effortlessly churns out sub 6 minute miles, wins (almost) all local 5ks, and makes it look easy.  He was a distance runner for Providence College in his earlier years, having success in a nationally ranked program.  Last year he trained all winter to do his...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

Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints that I have helped my clients manage and conquer over the years.  The vast majority of shoulder problems are products of lifestyle and occupational habits vs. traumatic injury.  Impingement pain, bursitis, and tendonitis are the overuse syndromes that plague many…and they are extremely avoidable!  I have...Read More