“I’ve been told to sit less, and walk more, but it hurts more when I stand!”-Julie, 49 Gilbert, AZ Is this happening to you? We are receiving more phone calls that...
READ MOREWhy Won’t My Back Tightness Go Away?
Dec 3, 2021 | Back Pain
One of the most common things I hear during my first phone call with clients about back tightness is: “I have been dealing with this back tightness for X amount of time…AND...
Why Do I Hurt During/After A Run?
Nov 26, 2021 | Running
I just recently had a patient ask me why she hurts during and after her runs. I usually tell people who come to me with running injuries that running is a sport, an going from a period of inactivity to a sport without any preparation is setting yourself up for failure.
Do You Have “Plantar Fasciitis”?
Nov 19, 2021 | Ankle/Foot, Physical Therapy
First and foremost, do you know what plantar fasciitis is? The term gets thrown around a lot to describe foot pain. Personally, I have seen this misdiagnosed numerous...
Can Running Be Your Only Form Of Exercise?
Nov 12, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Running
During an initial evaluation, I ask my patients what form of exercise they like to partake in. I always want to know what kind of activity is important for YOU, the patient,...
Running Injuries: What To Do With IT Band Syndrome
If you are a long-time runner, or you have just started to prepare for those 5K events, I’m sure you have heard of IT band syndrome (aka IT syndrome or ITBS). It is...
Running Injuries: Shin Splints
Oct 29, 2021 | Ankle/Foot, Running
Shin splints (also known as medial tibial stress syndrome) is a debilitating injury that affects 5-35% of runners at some point. It can make even a five-minute run feel like...
Top 10: Reasons You Should NOT DO Physical Therapy
Oct 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
I know this sounds crazy. A physical therapy clinic telling me why I shouldn’t do physical therapy. I understand physical therapy is a bit of a grudge purchase and have...
Top 10 Myths About Back Pain
Sep 20, 2021 | Back Pain
Top 10 Myths About Back Pain We can make self-driving cars, but back pain is worse off now than it was 30 years ago. In fact, it is even more costly now than it was 30 years...
Uh Oh, My Knee Is Popping, Time To Get A New One…
Sep 3, 2021 | Knee
I recently had a 38-year-old patient tell me that it is time for her to get a new knee because she is starting to hear popping/clicking in the knee… This seems to be a...