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What is Lower Crossed Syndrome? Lower crossed syndrome is a common abnormal posture associated with muscle imbalances in the lower body. This muscle imbalance consists of some weak/lengthened muscles (ie. the abdominals as well as the glutes) and some tight/over-developed muscles (ie. the lower back muscles and hip flexors). What causes lower crossed syndrome? There […]

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Being properly fitted to your road bike will not only make your ride more comfortable, but it will also help you maximize your efficiency, increase your speed, and most importantly prevent injury. Here are a few fundamental things to check out the next time you hop on the bike to make sure you have the […]

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or a professional wakeboarder, participating in this sport definitely requires a lot of balance. Lacking balance out on the water can potentially lead to serious injury and emphasizing balance training should be a priority for all wakeboarders. Listed below are three exercises that can help take your wakeboarding skills […]

If you’re like me, working out and being able to lift weights is much more than just picking a weight up and putting it down.  It relieves stress, keeps your body weight down and most importantly for me decreases mental fatigue and gives you an outlet. With all of the gyms closed, for now, you […]

What is upper crossed syndrome? Upper crossed syndrome is a common abnormal posture associated with muscle imbalances in the upper body. This muscle imbalance consists of some weak/lengthened muscles (ie. the deep cervical flexor muscles and the lower trapezius) and some tight/over-developed muscles (ie. the pectorals or chest muscles and some of the muscles in […]

Do your feet hurt during your morning jog or evening walks around the neighborhood? Does your calf, knee or hip hurt every time you get a mile into your run?  As a runner or distance walker, choosing the right pair of shoes can be the difference in developing a running/walking injury versus having an enjoyable, […]

Do you suffer from knee pain during an activity? Have you tried every brace, cream, footwear, and gimmick out there? Are you ready to get better by strategically attacking the cause instead of looking for a quick fix? See our Doctors of Physical therapy, let us perform a detailed assessment to identify your problem, and […]

It’s Saturday afternoon and after working in the yard your lower back is sore and tight, what do you do? Do you lie on a heating pad or do you brave the cold and lie on an ice pack? We get asked on a daily basis, “Which is better? Ice or heat?” That is a […]

Traveling, give you headaches, interrupt your daily activities, or interfere with sleeping through the night? Your pain can be brought on by a few different sources but can often be alleviated by addressing one key factor. That key factor is posture, and it can alter the length of muscles and create changes in spinal curvature, […]

The new year brings a lot of new beginnings. The beginning of a new decade, the beginning of weight loss challenges among friends and family, and a chance to become a better “you.” However, if chronic pain is hindering you from living a healthy lifestyle, if the nagging back and knee pain is keeping you […]

Whether you are a pitcher, play volleyball, tennis, swim, or play quarterback, your shoulder pain may be more than just soreness. Many of you play on multiple teams/clubs or travel out of town for baseball and softball tournaments every weekend. Most of you are talented and perform at a high level, but when do you […]