I’m a firm believer that every tool has a time and a place. This is no different in the world of injury prevention and rehab. Many believe that foam rolling is a waste of time, while others swear by it. Many say “it depends” since one must take into account the context of its use, who is using it along …
Using an Acupressure Mat: Five Pro Tips for Greater Pain Relief
Back in my younger days, I used to think that anything in the acupressure world was something worthy of scoffing at – mainly because I was uninformed and perhaps a bit arrogant. Maybe I thought it wasn’t “hardcore” enough for me, or maybe I just had a misinformed understanding of them. Either way, I’ve long since changed my beliefs – …
Four Handy Exercises to Help Loosen Stiff Ankles in all Directions
Stiff ankles are no fun. And the only thing better than getting them un-stiffened is getting them un-stiffened with exercises that are simple, straightforward and easy to perform. And while there are numerous exercises and ways you can work on improving your ankle mobility all by yourself, the four easy exercises in this article can help improve your ankle mobility …
Vibrating Massage Balls: Here’s Some Effective and Nifty Benefits
As a physical therapist who is also a strength & conditioning specialist, I am always proud to say that I am stupidly passionate about helping others feel as physically well as possible. And I must admit that I tend to have a serious case of gear acquisition syndrome, in which I’m always playing around with therapeutic devices to see which …
Vibrating Foam Roller vs Regular Foam Roller | Proven Benefits of Each
If you’re wondering if there could be a therapeutic difference between using a regular foam roller versus one of those new, fancy, vibrating rollers that are becoming increasingly popular these days, you’re not alone. Many people across the internet are wondering this same question and, therefore, if one truly reigns superior to the other. And when looking at the findings …
Foam Rolling Your Pecs: A MUCH More Practical & Effective Way
If you haven’t had success when it comes to finding a practical way to roll out your tight, sore and achy pectoral muscles, you’re not alone. Plenty of people looking to keep their pecs from feeling excessively tight and lousy actually struggle to find a practical and effective way to do so; it’s a tricky issue since this area of …
Massage Gun vs Vibrating Foam Roller – Is One Better than the Other?
With technology continually advancing at blistering speeds, the health and fitness world is producing some unique and beneficial recovery methods that are rising in popularity. The problem is that sometimes there can be a seemingly overwhelming amount of overlap between these different products that are all claiming to do what sound like similar things. One such prominent example is the …
The Seven Best Ways to Massage Your Calf Muscles All by Yourself
Plenty of people experience tight and nasty feeling calf muscles. After all, these muscles tend to get used more so than nearly any other muscles in our body. So, when it comes to getting calf tension under control and thus getting them to feel better, having effective, self-directed treatment methods that are easy, quick and convenient to perform should be …
Ten EPIC Benefits of the Functional Movement Screen (Science Proven)
The Functional Movement Screen is an amazing assessment tool that can be a critical step to take when seeking to keep your body operating as smoothly and pain-free as possible. While you might have heard of this unique movement analysis system, you may not be fully aware of the amazing benefits it can truly provide. The Functional Movement Screen can …
Do compression shorts help with groin injuries?
A pulled groin is a feeling you won’t soon forget, and the problem is that when it comes to groin pulls (and other groin injuries) you can be reminded of that feeling with nearly every step that you take. This leads many people to seek effective ways to decrease this pain and speed up the recovery process. Compression shorts can …