Stop Looking for the “Perfect” Exercise

When something starts hurting, it’s easy to search for the one exercise, stretch, or treatment that will fix it. But recovery usually isn’t that simple. If your knee hurts when you squat, you don’t always have to choose between pushing through it or stopping completely. Try changing the probl

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Anterior delt pain

If incline pressing is irritating the front of your shoulder, that doesn’t necessarily mean your anterior deltoid needs complete rest. You may just need a way to keep loading it in away that is less irritating. Try this side-lying shoulder external rotation with flexion. The flexion componen

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Can drinking more water actually help you move better?

Hydration plays an important role in muscle function, physical performance, and healthy joint tissues but it’s not a magic fix for every stiff or stiff joint. In my latest Movement Mentor article, I break down how hydration affects movement, when it may help, and when you probably need to look b

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Your shoulder doesn’t have to choose your workouts.

One of the hardest parts of shoulder pain isn’t the pain itself it’s watching your favorite exercises disappear from your routine. If incline presses, bench press, overhead press, pull-ups, or other upper-body exercises have started hurting, don’t assume you’re done with them forever. The goa

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Your job is hard work but it’s not exercise and that’s ok

A lot of jobs are active such as construction work or being a waiter. Because of this many people believe they don’t need to exercise as the nature of their job is physical leaving them tired by the end of the day. But being tired and becoming healthier aren’t always the same thing. If your

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4 core exercises for low back pain relief

Your back doesn’t need more random exercises it needs the right starting point. If you’ve been avoiding bending over, picking up your kids, getting back in the gym, or even taking a long walk because your low back keeps flaring up, you’re not alone. When pain is present, jumping straight into

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Your vacation shouldn’t be the hardest workout of the year.

If you’ve ever come home from Disneyland, a hiking trip, or even a beach vacation feeling like your back, knees, or feet need another vacation…you’re not alone. The problem usually isn’t your vacation. It’s that your body wasn’t prepared for the demands of it. In my latest Substack article

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Ankle Sprains

You don’t think twice about walking… until one ankle sprain changes the way you move. Months later, the swelling is gone, but you still avoid uneven ground. You hesitate stepping off curbs. You trust one leg more than the other. It isn’t always because your ankle is still injured. Sometime

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Pain doesn’t just affect your body.

It can slowly change your life. One skipped workout becomes avoiding the gym. One sore knee becomes saying no to hikes. One bad back flare-up becomes sitting on the sidelines while your kids play. The greatest cost of pain isn’t always the pain itself. It’s everything you stop doing because y

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Today I turn 40.

Birthdays have a way of making you reflect not just on where you’ve been, but where you’re headed. Getting older is inevitable, but how we age is influenced by the choices we make every day. In my latest Movement Mentor Substack, I share what changes after 40, the evidence behind the habits t

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Stretching isn’t just about making muscles longer.

It may actually help calm an overprotective nervous system and improve how your body experiences movement. If you’ve been stretching but your pain keeps coming back, this article is for you. Read the full article on the Movement Mentor Substack. Link in bio → movementmentor.net #Chroni

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Shoulder Performance Protocol

Shoulder pain can make every workout feel like a guessing game. Should you push through it? Rest it? Change exercises? Try a new stretch? After years of answering these questions from clients, athletes, and followers, I created the Shoulder Performance Protocol. This isn’t a collection of

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Shoulder External Rotation Stretches

Struggling to reach behind your head like you used to? Many people notice shoulder stiffness when washing their hair, putting on a shirt, reaching overhead, or throwing a ball. Often, the issue isn’t just a lack of flexibility. It can also be a lack of strength and control through shoulder ex

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Weekend Warriors

Ever start a new activity feeling motivated, only to end up dealing with aches and pains a few weeks later? I recently started taking golf lessons and quickly noticed soreness in muscles I don’t normally use. It wasn’t an injury, but it reminded me of something I see all the time as a physical t

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Your wrist shouldn’t be this stiff

Have you noticed your wrists feeling stiffer than they used to? Whether you’re lifting weights, golfing, working at a computer, or simply getting down on the floor with your kids, limited wrist mobility can make everyday activities feel more difficult. One mistake I see people make is focusin

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Tendon pain

You’ve rested. You’ve stretched. You’ve modified your workouts. Maybe you’ve even stopped exercising completely. So why does your tendon still hurt? Whether it’s Achilles tendon pain, tennis elbow, shoulder pain, or knee tendon pain, most people are told to rest more, stretch more, o

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Why your upper trap stretch isn’t working

If your upper traps always feel tight, stretching them may not be enough. Many people spend years stretching their neck and shoulders only to find that the tension keeps coming back. Sometimes the issue isn’t the upper traps themselves. When rib cage mobility is limited, the body may rely

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Pain and Depression

Your pain may not be coming entirely from your injury. After breaking my thumb during a Krav Maga class, the bone healed, my strength returned, and my motion came back. Yet I still experienced pain during certain activities, especially when I was stressed, frustrated, or feeling down. That ex

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Your hip flexors may not actually be “tight.”

Sometimes muscles like the psoas become overactive due to stress, posture, training volume, or compensation patterns. Stretching alone doesn’t always solve the problem. In this video, I demonstrate: ✅ A psoas inhibitory technique ✅ Followed by a weighted reverse lunge to reinforce better movem

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Shoulder Pain with Working Out

A lot of people dealing with shoulder pain during workouts aren’t trying to become pain-free overnight… they just want to keep training without constantly irritating their shoulder. After posting videos like this, I started getting the same questions over and over: “What exercises should I do?”

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Gabe PT DPT | Movement Coach