During the past 20 years, I’ve noticed a common thread with many people who have low back pain…. They typically have poor posture. Especially in the mid-back. This greatly affects the low back. I’ve had great success in helping my clients feel...
Squatting is a basic movement that we do repetitively throughout the day….. Sitting in a chair, using the toilet, bending down to pick up the cat or a bag of groceries. Unfortunately many people have difficulty with this movement, sacrificing form to perform...
The push-up is a foundational exercise that myself and Austin typically include into most exercise programs. In this video Austin describes some common errors that can exacerbate the shoulder and rotator cuff when improperly performing the push-up. He then gives...
The Seated or Scapular Row is a great exercise that focuses on strengthening the upper posterior chain and scapular retractors. When performed seated on a stability ball, this exercise will help develop your core strength as well as your postural...
What is the definition of being healthy? According to the World Health Organization, “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” More recently this definition includes leading a socially...
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that serve as a main stabilizer of the knee. It’s located between the bottom of the femur, or thigh bone, and attaches to the top of the tibia/fibula plateau, or lower leg. The ACL is primarily responsible...
