Foam Rolling Can Boost Your Fitness Routine! Self-myofascial release (SMR), aka foam rolling, is a great way to address common workout issues like muscle soreness, pain, and tightness. Although SMR’s popularity has grown recently, as a fitness trainer in the early 2000s, I regularly included it in fitness programming for my private clients. This article […]
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Understanding Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis, a condition that affects many, is characterized by narrowing the spaces within your spine. As a result, the narrowing pressures the nerves that travel through the spine. This condition most commonly occurs in the lower back and the neck. While some people with spinal stenosis may not experience any symptoms,
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Do This for Spine Pain Relief in 4 Moves Easy At-Home Exercises for Back Pain This article provides information supporting some of the suggested exercises from a physical therapist once your sessions are completed. Living with back issues like lumbar spinal stenosis requires daily adjustments to continue being functional. Although the main reason we make day-to-day
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Post Physical Therapy – Home Exercise Program I live with lumbar spinal stenosis, of which there is no cure. Spinal stenosis is when the spine’s spaces narrow, putting direct pressure on the lower back’s nerves. The neck (cervical spine)—furthermore, it is mainly attributed to wear-and-tear spinal tissue and wear-and-tear related to osteoarthritis. It is excruciating
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Information on Lower Back Pain Relief! Hi, I’m Alix. Fifteen years ago, I was in fantastic shape. I was a certified fitness trainer by the NASM National Academy of Sports Medicine. I worked at various top-tier gyms, had many private clients, and trained at homes and neighborhood parks. My client base dried up during the
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Understanding Hernias: Prevention and Post-Surgery Recovery What is a Hernia? A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. The most common types include inguinal (inner groin), femoral (outer groin), umbilical (belly button), and hiatal (upper stomach) hernias. Symptoms can range from a noticeable
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Post-Physical Therapy Reconditioning Recovering from an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury can be challenging, and even after a structured physical therapy reconditioning program, the recovery journey is not over. A proper fitness program will go a long way toward regaining strength, mobility, and confidence. This blog post outlines a comprehensive ACL injury recovery program after
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Top 5 Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes, becomes inflamed. Fortunately, several exercises
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Strengthen and Soothe: Effective Exercises to Alleviate Lower Back Pain Post-Therapy Lower back pain can be a persistent issue, but with the right exercises, you can strengthen your back and alleviate discomfort. Here are some of the best post-physical therapy exercises to help you on your journey to a pain-free back. 1. Bridges How
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