If you are like most people, you have probably been affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. And while we are all doing our part to help 'flatten the curve' and minimize the potential impact it can have on our health and our society, there are some unfortunate downsides to the measures we have taken. I…
Tight calves/calf cramps anyone? I used to get tight calves often as a goalie - which is not fun to deal with when pucks are flying at your head! Because of where they are, calf issues can lead to knee, ankle and foot problems as well. Here is a great strategy for helping you to…
Do you tend to get shin splints after walking or running for a period of time? If so, this could help! ❤️ If you tend to strike your heel first when you run or walk, the combination of forward momentum while trying to hold your foot up can create tremendous strain on the muscles in…
Plantar fasciitis (or pain in the bottom of your foot) is a very common issue. Lack of proper foot support, underdeveloped foot muscles and chronic strain from prolonged periods of standing on cement etc. irritates this connective tissue which leads to inflammation and stiffness in the bottom of your feet. Mobilizing this tissue with a…
“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.” - Alexander Pope The same can also be said for our children’s spine. One way we can help prevent future issues with their developing spine is to ensure that their backpack isn't part of the problem. Here are “5 things to look for when choosing the…
Tight muscles and stiff joints are two of the biggest causes of injury that people face when engaging in physical activity. This makes sense because if your muscles are too tight or don’t have enough blood flow to them yet, or if your joints are locked up from sitting all day, they will not be…
I find with all the computer work I do as well as using certain apps on my phone, my thumb muscles start to tighten up. 💻📱 Anybody else notice this? 😯 Here are 2 different strategies I have found to help loosen up these muscles. 👍 Let me know how it goes! 📣💬 -John
The shoulder is a pretty complex joint with a lot of muscles attaching to it. 💪 So when it comes to figuring out why a shoulder may be sore or tight, it can get a little complicated. 🤔 One muscle, called the subscapularis muscle, attaches underneath the shoulder blade on one end, and the inside…
Tight chest muscles are pretty common, but often missed. 👎 The pec muscles (in the front of the chest) get shortened from long hours on the computer or driving with shoulders rounded forwards. 👩💻🏎 Because they pull the shoulders forward, they can actually lead to pain in the upper back and shoulder muscles as they…
This muscle is quite literally a 'pain in the neck'! 💥 A tight levator scapulae muscle is one of the most common causes of neck and upper back pain. It runs from the side of the neck down to the top of the shoulder blade and can not only cause pain, but also seriously limit…
