Lower Back Pain? Try These 3 Easy Exercises!
Lower back pain is a common problem that can be caused by a variety of factors, including muscle strains, poor posture, and overuse. While it's always important to consult a…
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Sciatic Nerve and Lower Back Pain: An Overview
Lower back and sciatic nerve pain is a common problem that affects many people. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), approximately 80% of people will…
Shoulder Exercises Gone Wrong! What Muscles to Strengthen to Avoid Injury!
Many traditional shoulder exercises that we learn to do at the gym or at home are designed to strengthen larger muscles around the shoulder including the biceps, upper trapezius, pectoralis…
Ask Dr. Blair: Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and what to do about it
The rotator cuff surrounds the glenohumeral joint and provides support and stability of the shoulder complex. It is made up of 4 muscles including the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres…
Ask Dr. Blair: What is Sciatica and what can I do about it?
In our clinic, lower back pain is one of the most common ailments that we treat. Sciatica is a very common type of lower back pain involving inflammation of the…
Ask Dr. Blair: What are the most common hip and pelvis injuries and causes of chronic pain?
It is essential to have the hip and pelvic region in proper alignment to perform everyday functional tasks and activities. When the joints of the body are not symmetrical or…
Watch your Hips! Common Hip Stretches that are performed incorrectly
Many people are aware of the benefits of exercise and stretching to reduce injury. However, it is common to perform certain exercises incorrectly and have resulting hip or pelvis discomfort.…
What the Hip? The Importance of Maintaining Pelvis Health
The Pelvis is the foundation for the spine and torso making it a very important structure in the body. The pelvis meets the thigh bone (femur) to form the…
The Results Treatment Method Difference: How We Address The Knee
The Results Treatment Method (RTM) is an effective form of physical therapy that our clinic uses to address any joint pain or weakness. It incorporates concepts including base of support,…
Knee Exercises Gone Wrong: The Dangers of Improper Lifting
When trying to strengthen or stretch the muscles surrounding the knee, many people unknowingly can aggravate the joint structures. When using standard weight machines or heavy weighted bars with poor…