As the weather starts to warm up here in NOVA we are all itching to get back outside and back to the activities we enjoyed prior to the cold weather. When we are getting moving this Spring, we need to make sure we are taking care of our bodies. As we get moving after being…
With the gorgeous seasons comes seasonal injuries, due to outdoor responsibilities like: How often have you or someone you care about moved the wrong way or lifted something and all of the sudden had significant back pain that was never there before? Many people have a tendency to push things like this aside until they…
Whether you’re going to the beach, out West, to another country, or even only a few miles away to visit friends and family, these traveling tips can help you avoid lower back and neck pain! Try to not remain in the same position for long periods of time. Stiffness and soreness tend to occur the…
You see people running every morning out your window. You’re wishing you could be that person. Well, you can! Here are some tips before you begin your new running journey: Ease Into It! I learned my lesson in college when I set a goal for running 3 miles and achieved it in the first day….
Working from home can be hard to have a work life balance or even have the power to step away from the computer since that is your life now. If this sounds like you, don’t panic! There are solutions to help you get moving and have a better relationship with your new reality of working…
No matter our active level; athlete, sedentary, a weekend warrior, young or old, the benefits of routine stretching reach far beyond rehabilitation. What is stretching? In general, stretching is the elongation of a muscle and is used to help prevent injury and discomfort. However, there are different types of stretching that are important to distinguish….
Squats Squatting may be the most functional movement pattern. Now before you get nervous about the word “squat” we don’t mean you have to do heavy weight with a barbell behind your back. Squatting with weight is great if you have good form and are looking to build strength and muscle in the legs but…
An impending sports season can be daunting when you feel like you’re not ready. But, there are many steps you can take to make sure your mind and body are prepared! Read below to see what actions you can take to make sure you are ready to perform at your best this season! This isn’t…
I’m sure you or someone you know has had lower back pain at some point in there lives. The majority of low back pain is caused by repeated trauma or repeated movements, decreased flexibility, poor core strength or general muscle weakness. But the one thing people don’t understand a lot about is how body mechanics…
As we progress through this ever-changing, technologically advanced world, more and more people have desk jobs and sit for the large majority of their day. This can be problematic as the human body was designed to be upright and mobile. When we put ourselves into a position that is sub-optimal and hold it for hours…
