Your physical and mental health are intimately intertwined. How so? Through the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is a part of the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) and orchestrates responses that…
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Exercises for Shoulder Impingement and Pain Free Movement
Shoulder impingement is a very common issue. You may be experiencing it if you feel a pinching sensation at the top of your shoulder when reaching overhead. It’s prevalence is…
Want to Increase Your Squat Depth? Learn From a PT
The squat is an important and fundamental exercise that is not only great for fitness, but for many everyday activities we need to perform throughout the day. Any time we…
TMJ Exercises: How to Unlock Jaw Pain Relief
TMJ dysfunction has been found to occur more frequency in younger individuals and can affect 5-12% of the population. If you or someone you know experiences discomfort in your jaw,…
Conservative Management of a Pinched Nerve in the Neck
When you start to experience neck pain with numbness and/or tingling down your arm, a pinched nerve in the neck could be the culprit. A pinched nerve in the neck…
Simple Strategies to Add More Movement to Your Daily Life
In this day and age in a fast-paced world, hours can pass as you are glued to screens or confined to a desk. The necessity of weaving in movement into…
Why Strength Training for Runners is Important
For all runners, muscular strength plays a crucial role in your running performance. Strength training, specifically designed for runners, targets the muscle groups that need strength and endurance when running….
Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
When an athlete’s performance begins to falter without an apparent reason, it’s essential to look beyond the physical injuries and consider other potential factors affecting health and performance. Relative Energy…
The Shoulder Warm-Up You Need Before Lifting
Nothing sets the stage better than a thorough shoulder warm-up. Whether you do this before every upper body lifting session, as a quick shoulder burnout, or on rest days, there…
Understanding the Connection Between Foot Posture and Back Health
When you think about what affects your back health, foot posture might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, the way your feet align as you stand,…
