A frozen shoulder can wreak havoc on your ability to exercise and train (and I would know!). Whether your shoulder is more limited by pain than immobility, or vice versa, finding ways to stay active while working to overcome the issue should be at the top of your priority list. This article aims to provide insight that will hopefully help …
Neck Pain with the Bench Press | Causes | Solutions | A PT Explains
Experiencing pain during — or after — bench pressing can be a real pain in the neck, especially when the pain is… in your neck. It might not make a lot of sense as to why an upper body exercise that strengthens your chest and arms gives you neck discomfort, but there are actually a few common reasons as to …
Injuries & Reclaiming Exercise Motivation (Practical Steps)
Finding the motivation to exercise can be hard enough at the best of times. Finding the motivation to exercise after (or while going through) an injury can feel even more overwhelming. If this happens to be anything you can relate to, I assure you, you’re not alone. It’s almost as if your motivation has been injured in addition to your …
Calf Raises & Foot Pain | Causes | Solutions | Pro Tips
Training your calves is a smart move to make — it cuts down on injury risk, improves physical and athletic performance, and adds some shape to your legs. But calf training should never come at the expense of incurring foot pain in the process. So, this article will walk you through what this issue can signify and how to get …
Back pain from Burpees: Causes | Solutions | Alternative Exercises
The burpee may be a go-to exercise for those looking to burn some calories or push themselves in a workout, but for many, it comes at the expense of a rather sore — or even painful — lower back. If you can relate, this article will walk you through the pertinent details you must be aware of to ensure you’re …
Why You have Hip Pain from Kettlebell Swings (Causes | Fixes | Tips)
If there were only three exercises that I could do for the rest of my life, the kettlebell swing would make the list. This exercise is far too valuable to leave out of your training. So, if it’s giving you hip pain, it’s absolutely worth doing all you possibly can to determine the cause of the issue. Doing so will …
How to Squat and Deadlift with Plantar Fasciitis: A Complete Guide
Fun fact: the suffix “itis” refers to inflammation being present in an injury. But science is finding that the term “plantar fasciitis” (inflammation of the plantar fascia in the foot) is somewhat of a misnomer, as there’s actually not much inflammation present with this condition, which plenty of individuals aren’t aware of. So, this article just might be filled with …
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, …