It’s been said that “dips are squats for the upper body,” and it’s a saying that I agree with; the pattern of movement is quite similar, and it hammers multiple muscles just like the squat does. But if you’re getting shoulder pain either during or after performing this beauty-of-an-exercise, something isn’t right and needs to be fixed. Shoulder pain from …
The RecoverFun Aircup Pro Reviewed By A Physical Therapist (In Detail)
In the world of musculoskeletal therapy, technology is providing consumers with some wildly new forms of self-treatment that have never been available. Case in point: the RecoverFun Aircup — a nifty little motorized Myofascial cupping device packed with different treatment modes, red light therapy and ample amounts of suction power. But are these little cups worth the hype, or are …
Hip Hinge Hamstring Pain: Causes & Solutions | Here’s What to do
If you’re having hamstring pain or tightness when performing your hip hinging exercises, you’re going to want to read this article. While the hip hinge is an essential movement pattern for strength training (and for activities of daily living), it’s nearly impossible to perform if it gives you hamstring pain. Thankfully, there are often some straightforward and relatively quick fixes …
Why your lower back hurts after box jumps | Errors | Fixes & Pro Tips
The box jump can be a highly beneficial exercise when it comes to developing explosive power, endurance, and even lower body flexibility. But if it’s wreaking havoc on your lower back, the only thing it’s likely to develop for you is pain and misery. So, if your lower back is acting up during (or after) doing some box jumps, you’ll …
Why Your Wrists Hurt After Kettlebell Swings (Solutions & Easy Fixes)
While the kettlebell swing is arguably one of the greatest full-body exercises you could ever do, it shouldn’t cause any abnormal pain or discomfort. If you experience wrist pain during or after your kettlebell swings, something ain’t right, and it would likely be in your best interests to get the issue under control as quickly and effectively as possible. Wrist …
Horizontal vs Vertical Rows: Differences & Benefits of Each
Is there really a difference between vertical rows and horizontal rows? Kind of, but also, not really (how’s that for an answer?). Any time you’re pulling weight towards you, you’re using specific muscles on the back of your upper body. Still, muscle recruitment can change quite substantially based on a couple of factors. If you’re just starting out with weight …
Here’s Why You Have Elbow Pain With The French Press (Problem Solved)
Note: While the French press and skull crushers can be considered different exercises (based on how they can be performed), the underlying movement pattern and subsequent stresses on the common triceps tendon are similar enough that, for the sake of this article, I will be considering them one and the same. Few things in the gym feel better than getting …
Why Your Forearm Hurts With Overhead Press (Detailed Info & Solutions)
Forearm pain with overhead pressing: it may be an odd feeling, but it’s certainly not one that’s uncommon. And thankfully, the reasons as to why this odd — but definitely annoying — phenomenon occurs are often relatively straightforward to clean up. After all, no one likes having unnecessary pain or discomfort when trying to become stronger or healthier overall. Forearm …
Why Your Calves Get Sore From Running Uphill (And What To Do About It)
Running or sprinting uphill can be a phenomenal way to challenge (and improve) various aspects of your physical and cardiovascular fitness. But it’s hard to do when it makes your calves chronically sore, tight and feeling otherwise lousy. Thankfully, getting the issue under control (while ensuring it never happens again) is often a relatively straightforward process. Calves are more prone …
Nervous About Going to Physical Therapy? These Pro Tips Can Help
Physical therapy is an incredibly diverse profession, and it can evoke different thoughts and emotions in individuals based on what they’ve heard about physical therapy, what they’ve read, or even what they imagine it to be. And since people go to physical therapy for a near-infinite number of injuries, conditions, or other reasons, the type of treatment each individual receives, …