If you’re going to physical therapy, you absolutely want to get the most out of the experience. An optimized course of physical therapy will not only help you to make a quicker recovery but also a recovery that is more complete. But it can be hard to tell if you’re on an optimized course of recovery or not. That’s why …
Calf pain with RDLs? Causes | Solutions | (Complete Walk Through)
It can seem like an unusual or confusing experience to have pain in your calf muscles when performing the Romanian deadlift (RDL, for short). After all, the RDL is a back and hamstring exercise, right? Well, there can be more to it than that, and this brief article will break down different reasons for experiencing pain in your calf and …
Back Pain From Box Squats | Causes | Fixes | Expert Tips (Full Guide)
The box squat can be your best friend for developing some serious lower body raw strength. It can also be your worst enemy for flaring up your back. No doubt, this powerful exercise needs to be performed with complete confidence and perfect execution. As they say, “with great power comes great responsibility.” This article will walk you through navigating the …
Plantar Fasciitis Taping: A MUCH More Effective Way (All By Yourself!)
This article will show you how to use a highly effective taping technique that you can do all by yourself to offload your plantar fascia, which can significantly reduce your pain and discomfort. Plantar fasciitis can be absolutely brutal to deal with. One of the things that makes it especially brutal is that no matter how painful it may be, …
Rowing Machine Knee Pain | Causes | Solutions | Better Results
Few pieces of exercise equipment can rival the low-impact, calorie-burning, full-body cardiovascular conditioning that the rowing machine can offer. If you don’t believe so, you probably haven’t hopped on one before. But you likely have, seeing how you’re probably hoping to get some insight on the knee pain you’ve perhaps been experiencing while using this device. This article will walk …
Pain From Pullovers | Triceps | Shoulders | Chest (Causes & Fixes)
I’m going to go to my grave believing that not enough people incorporate pullovers into their strength training regimens. The pullover’s benefits are too profound to ignore, as few upper body exercises offer the simultaneous strengthening and lengthening benefits to the muscles the way this exercise does. But if you’re getting pain with this exercise, it’s easy to understand why …
Leg Press Joint Pain | Knees | Hips | Back (Detailed Fix-it Guide)
The leg press is a foundational exercise for anyone looking to add some strength or size to their lower body. Its ability to target multiple muscle groups at once while requiring much less technical finesse than squats makes it a go-to for novices and seasoned fitness veterans alike. But if you’re getting joint pain anywhere in your body from this …
Curls and Wrist Pain | Causes | Solutions | Details for ALL Curl Types
What’s the point of working out if you can’t do curls, right? I mean, is anything more satisfying in the gym than getting a hefty arm pump? If you’re having wrist pain from curls, we need to get this issue sorted out for you so you can get back in there and start pumping away! Wrist pain from curls often …
You’ll Get WAY More Out of Your Physical Therapy With These Tips
Going to physical therapy isn’t exactly a fun experience for most people. So, if you’re going to go through a less-than-ideal experience, you might as well get the most out of it as possible. This will speed up your recovery, but it will likely cut down on the overall number of treatment sessions you’ll need to attend. This can save …
Overwhelmed with Fitness Information? Start with These Tips
One of the biggest problems people face when it comes to wanting to become physically healthier, more active and working on overcoming their aches and pains is not knowing where to start. As a physical therapist and personal trainer, I’ve seen this situation play out a thousand times before. If you don’t know where to start and you want to …