Through this article, you be able to perfect your running form. The first step is to realize, there is no perfect running form. We are all unique. Our bodies are different. Our form is different. Our brain utilizes movement in different ways. So in short, there is no perfect running form.
Have you ever watched the Olympics and seen strips of colorful tape adorning the athlete's arms, legs or backs?
No, it's not a fashion statement. It's kinesiology tape and is used by both elite athletes and regular people.
Kinesiology tape was invented by a Japanese chiropractor named Kenzo Kase in 1979.
But how does kinesiology tape work? Read on to get answers to this and other questions.
Are you currently dealing with a sports injury or chronic, nagging pain that won't subside no matter how much ice and heat you apply to it? If so, it may be time to try some different treatment modalities, such as deep tissue laser therapy.
Never heard of this treatment before? Read on to learn more about it and the benefits it can offer you.
All things in moderation is great advice. Whether that is food, fitness, spending habits, or even receiving advice, I’ve found that extremes tend to have negative consequences. We treat a lot of sports injuries in our office, especially low back pain from lifting, CrossFit, runners, triathletes, and golf. This can be frustrating because injury can keep you away from performing something you love. A common theme to many injuries we see has to do with spinal positioning. “Neutral Spine” is a concept that has been around for quite some time and is often misunderstood; it is not a singular position, but rather a range where we can safely train. In general, it is the position our spine is naturally designed to be the most biomechanically efficient.
Does your body often experience joint pain? Are you tired of feeling the effects of aspirin whenever you take it to give your joint pain some relief? If that’s the case, it may be time for you to try these natural remedies for joint pain.
One of the leading factors to back pain and other bodily debilities tends to be physical stress. One of the first lines of defense against back pain and other related problems due to spinal restriction is through chiropractic treatments.
Have you ever thought about the way you breathe? We perform this movement more than any other movement, performing approximately 20,000 times a day, yet we often overlook this critical movement. A surprisingly large number of people have dysfunctional breathing.
Is back pain stopping you from living your life to the fullest?
Learn how to get rid of back pain right at home with our tips and tricks.
New Year’s resolutions can be an important first step, but they are a far cry from real, lasting change. A baby may take his first steps as he reaches for a red ball just out of reach, but it isn't the ball that keeps him walking the rest of his life! His new discovery of mobility drives him to become steady on his feet and walk, then run and tackle the world with his new found ability!
For much of the country, fall means infusing all of our favorite treats with pumpkin spice, but for runners it is the beginning of race season. Even if you are not a seasoned runner, this season beckons us to lace up our shoes and get outside!