It seems a lot of the people I see with low back pain and chronic low back pathologies usually show up once they’re stumped, having already tried a lot of other things. I typically work alongside colleagues and other providers on these cases and I’m proud to say we have a system where we can get many of these chronic cases better, even after many other attempts have failed. Today I’d like to share my general philosophy in regards to this major issue.
Read moreTrackside Therapy in Chula Vista
In 2015 I had the pleasure of returning to the Olympic Training Center, where I had previously done some work and also had trained as an athlete in the past, to help Jeremy Fischer, the head coach of Track and Field, with the preparation for the U.S. Championships (in Eugene, Oregon that year) and leading into the World Championships in Beijing. It was a great opportunity to get to be on the track with the athletes and coaches and watch and observe. I thought I would write a short post about some of the things that I learned and then try to extrapolate a couple of those points into take away lessons that others reading this may benefit from.
Read moreAchilles Tendon Injury Part 2
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Achilles tendon injuries are some of the most feared injuries in sports. Whether the issue is a tear, inflammation, or a tendinosis of the Achilles, any of these conditions can place an athlete on the disabled list or out of competition and training for an extended period.
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Shin splints are one of the most dreaded injuries known to runners, triathletes, ballet dancers, and certainly to weekend warriors of all types. Shin splints typically present as a dull ache in the lower shin, that will likely intensify during exercise.The good news is that they are actually an easily-treated injury to a skilled practitioner.
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