Did you know, as humans, we evolve from monkeys? If you want to move the way we are designed to move, you need to get some Peluva Shoes! Common, springy shoes have NO ground feel and will completely throw off your balance. Just like our hands, our toes need to grip the ground, too. Peluvas g

Do you have pain in your shoulders while bench pressing? Let me show you how to fix it. Your arms should be in what’s called scapular plane. Roughly 35-45 degrees of angle. You should be in the path of least resistance to maximize the efficiency of the press. Put a band around your

Is your Pilates or yoga instructor telling you to pull your belly button to your spine during core exercises? Let me show you why this is wrong and what you can do to fix it. This setup is completely destabilizing your spine. The spine derives its stability from being in lordosis. It sh

If you're older than 40, it's extremely important that you know how to properly pick up weight from the ground. It doesn't matter if it's a laundry basket with clothes, or weight at the gym... follow this step by step and you'll not only protect your back, but you'll have more strength while doing

Did you know balance is a skill and can be improved by doing these simple movements? Get rid of the max cushion shoes and gain knowledge in base of support. Balance is all about understanding where your center of gravity is around your base of support. Keep your center of gravity inside yo

Do you have pain right there that never goes away? Let me show you what I did for one of my patients that had that exact same problem. The cause of his issue was that he had a weak serratus anterior and his scapula was winging just like this. First, we did a serratus anterior protractio

Are you worried about having bent over posture as you age? Here are two simple moves to prevent this: 1️⃣Get down on your knees. Cross your arms and put your forehead on your forearms. Move your knees and push your butt back. Drop your chest and armpits towards the ground. Hold for 3 seconds

Did you know this bicycle move can actually create major irritation in your back? Let me explain to you why you should try a different exercise to build a stronger core. The spine desires a curve called lordosis. Working the core while the spine is in lordosis is extremely important becaus

Are you getting that pinching feeling in the front of your shoulder when you lift your arm overhead or out to the side? That could be something called shoulder impingement, and it is not something you want to ignore. Let me show you how using a resistance band for just a few minutes can help

Let me tell you why these stretches most likely won’t work for you. We function in a sling system in the front and back. 🟢EASIER VERSION: One way to target the anterior oblique sling is to take a band and hook it up to something high. Step forward with the foot that is on the same side as

Every single day, I see patients doing this trash move for their lower back pain. The vast majority of lower back pain is caused because the spine is not staying in lordosis. ❌If you do that first stretch, you’re rounding your spine, meaning you’re taking yourself out of lordosis. This caus

Walking on a cushion is very unstable and TERRIBLE for balancing. Believe it or not, your foot is designed to work like your hand. You need to grab the ground to get traction and have balance. Wearing a super cushion shoe, you’re at risk for rolling your ankle, falling and experiencing foot

What if I told you pain in your IT band was actually pain coming from somewhere else? Let me explain. First, we have to understand how the tibia works. The tibia rotates in various directions depending on how you flex your leg. The popliteus muscle helps unlock the knee when you’re

Have you been told not to do deadlifts because they're dangerous for your back? It's a controversial topic, but let me give you my opinion on why it's actually a really important move-if you're doing it properly. Here's what you need to understand: the deadlift is a functional human movement

Do you have pain in your lower back when you're doing leg raises like this? Well you should probably stop because it's not a great move if you're pushing through pain. Let me show you a great alternative so you can get a nice strong core and spare your spine. Now what I want you to remember i

Are you getting that pain right in your shoulder while you sleep? Or are your hands going numb at night? Here's the thing: it's not what you're doing in your sleep that's the problem. Let me show you what to do about it. **Stretch 1 - Chest and Pecs** Go to any doorway. Put your hands

Do you experience pain in your groin or hip areas? Let me show you the two exercises I show my patients that will help you find the source of the problem. 1️⃣Hip Airplane I use this method if I find a deficit in internal rotation. Grab a stable surface and drop the chest down so it’s p

Do you really think that twisting back and forth is working your core or getting rid of your love handles? It is not. In fact, it is a garbage move that might even hurt your back. The main job of your core is not to twist and create motion, it is to stop your spine from moving and protect it. So

Let’s talk about why Synapex Tape is super important. The elasticity of the tape will help your brain recognize where your joint position is through feedback from your muscles. The key is that it’s elasticized, meaning it’s actually turning up the volume to the brain on where the joint is i

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