Simple, secret weapon for getting out of back pain!
The Egoscue Static Back is a simple, passive position that you lay in for 5-20 minutes. It might be the missing ingredient for solving your joint pain issues, especially if you have acute back and/or neck pain. It unloads all of your weight bearing joints and puts them into correct alignment. This helps you get out of pain and back to whatever you love doing!
Stiffness and general discomfort. Dull, burning sensations. Excruciating, incapacitating muscle spasms. Back pain can take a lot of different forms. But no matter what type of pain you’re feeling — you just want it to go away so you can be comfortable again and go about your life. A key first step is understanding what…
Ah, the trapezius, levator scapulae, and rhomboid muscles. These guys like to swell up with stress and tension better than Thanksgiving Dinner when the topic turns to politics. The good news is we have a video that shows you how to use a kettlebell to give a deep stretch to those tight muscles that we…
This week, I had the pleasure to present on thoracic mobility to a group of University of Western States (UWS) students. Thoracic mobility is critical for posture, movement, and respiration. It also feeds the cervical spine and provides a strong foundation for shoulder mobility and stability. Together we performed a Thoracic Mobility Evaluation. This multisegmental rotation assessment…
This is the fourth installment in our ongoing series about why sleep is the most powerful tool you have for health, recovery, and long-term performance. If you’ve been following along, you now know: But here’s the truth: knowing isn’t the same as doing. Most people understand they need better sleep, but stress, habits, and modern life…
Our susceptibility to colds and flu is directly related to our immune system and internal hygiene. Viruses and bacteria struggle to thrive in a balanced, healthy internal environment. Now is the time to be proactive about your health and strengthen your immune system by adopting good wellness habits. Incorporate immune-boosting practices into your daily routine,…
I came up with this triceps mobility exercise after a tough CrossFit workout that left my triceps sore and tight. Get your Supernova Mobility Ball out and give it a try and be sure to stretch the triceps after for 2 minutes on each side.