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Lower back Postural Muscles are Often Overlooked
Most cases of lower back pain are mechanical in nature. The mechanism by which they occur are often overuse and repetitive movement. Whether it be […]
Knowing How to Carb Load Prior to Your Big Race!
Every year, recreational, competitive, and elite athletes will run a 1/2 marathon, full marathon, and IronMan. The demands required to run these races demand a […]
Hip Mobility and Weight Lifting… It’s essential
Your hips move a great deal because of its ball-and-socket nature. It is necessary to ensure proper balance of mobility and stability when weight lifting. […]
Wrist Sprains: Don’t Wait to Seek Treatment
Wrist sprains are more common than you think. Wrist sprains often occur from falling on an outstretched hand (FOOSH), or overuse and repetitive movement from exercises […]
Lifting Weights and Poor Posture…Not a Good Recipe
Most recreational athletes and weekend warriors are very active, engaging in various workouts several days each week from high intensity classes to performing Cross-Fit, and/or […]
How to Treat Ankle Instability and Peroneal Tendinitis
Most athletes will suffer and often complain of minor ankle injuries while training or in competition, referring to it as “tweaking” their ankle. What most […]
How Sports Chiropractors can Affect an Athlete’s Nutrition
Athletes who train and compete year round often will suffer injuries that will occur during their training in the off-season or during their season. As […]
Concussions… Be ProActive, not Reactive!
Concussions happen more often in contact sports such as football, ice hockey, rugby, and basketball to name a few. These head injuries are largely underreported […]
Active Release Techniques (ART) and Management of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis, or inflammation of the tissue at the bottom of the foot, is a common condition that affects both athletes and non-athletes alike. Often, it […]
Treating Sciatica with Chiropractic Care and Active Release Techniques (ART)
Lower back pain occurs in different ways and is often poorly managed and evaluated. Because there are many mechanisms by which lower back pain occurs […]