Improving Rotary Stability with the Rotary Glute Bridge The glute bridge is a fundamental movement for training hip extension. The glute bridge with posterior pelvic tilt (pelvic lift) is often used in physical therapy and chiropractic clinics to treat low back pain. The glute bridge is a great pre-workout exercise that teaches the glute max […]…
Improving Shoulder Flexion for Overhead Lifts Here’s a quick assessment and corrective exercise for tight shoulders that may be limiting overhead range of motion. The assessment allows you to see if you have enough shoulder flexion for pullups, presses, and overhead movements. After taking the assessment – if your range of motion is limited perform […]…
Intrinsic Foot Strength and The Short Foot Position Increasing intrinsic foot strength can help athletes combat both foot and knee problems. While many athletes realize the importance of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and are stretching their calf muscles and mobilizing the ankle – it is important to have intrinsic foot strength. The arches are […]…
What I Learned at The Movement Fix Workshop I recently attended Ryan DeBell’s Movement Fix workshop, which helps athletes improve their pulling, squat, and overhead mechanics. As a Fascial Stretch Therapist™ and flexibility coach I have spent a lot of time in gyms watching athletes prepare for their workouts (warming up and stretching). During workouts […]…
Fix Low Back Pain: Improve Hip Flexion Fixing Low-Back Pain by Restoring Hip Function part 3 When hip movement is dysfunctional the low back moves when it should be stable (going into excessive flexion or extension). Part one of this series looked at improving hip mobility by assessing hip motion and applying traction to decompress […]…
Bone Broth for Creaky Knees and Achy Joints If box jumps make you cringe, running hurts your knees, or your joints ache every so often (for no apparent reason) – you may want to cook some bones this weekend. Many gym members that I have worked with once thought that flexibility naturally diminishes with age […]…
Fixing Low-Back Pain by Restoring Hip Function part 2 Low back pain is often caused by excessive movement of the low back during squats and deadlifts. When hip movement is dysfunctional the low back moves when it should be stable (going into excessive flexion or extension). Part one of this series looked at improving hip […]…
Foam Rolling the IT Band – 3 Alternatives Three Alternatives to Foam Rolling Your IT-Band If you have ever tried foam rolling your it-band to eliminate knee pain or it-band tightness – you probably know it hurts like hell! While some gym members may benefit from some light rolling to reset neural tension (do it […]…
Low Back Pain and Hip Mobility Fixing Low-Back Pain by Restoring Hip Function part 1 Whether you are just trying to ‘get through’ another grueling workout, attempting a ‘PR’, or working on your technique – the last thing you want on your mind is an achy back. While low-back pain has many different causes […]…
The Squatty Potty Another Reason to Squat: The Squatty Potty The squat is a fundamental weightlifting exercise it is a part of every well-rounded fitness program. The squat is also more than just an exercise found in the gym it is a natural resting position that supports ankle and hip flexibility. While young children spending […]…