Illness and Injury
How should I adjust my training program when I am sick? I have dealt with hundreds of marathon runners and most of them have a hard time “taking it easy,” even when they are sick. Listening to your body is…
Category Neck pain
Whiplash – A Common Snowboarding Injury
I hurt my neck snowboarding. What can I do to make it better? Unlike skiing injuries, which typically involve torsional or twisting injuries at one of the joints in the lower extremities due to individual leg placement in each ski;…
Desk Job Inflexibility and Fixes
What can I do to reduce my risk of pain and injury while at work? Most jobs come with occupational hazards, any condition of a job that puts you at greater risk for injury. While we normally equate those who…
Ergonomics
How can I make my workplace more comfortable? As technology continues to creep into our lives in the form of video displays, keyboards, mice, PDAs and touch screens, we need to be aware of how our habits and the arrangement…
Pinched Nerve in Neck
I have neck pain that sometimes spreads to my arm. What causes this and how is it treated? Neck and neck-related arm pain are common symptoms that affect people of many different ages, backgrounds, and activity levels. Pain in the…
Core Stability
The Importance of Core Stability Not only is core stability and strength necessary for pain relief, but it’s also essential for injury prevention. The body’s core muscles are composed of: Erector Spinae- a group of three muscles that runs along…
What is a cervicogenic headache?
Headaches are an extremely common complaint and nearly 90% of people will experience at least one headache each year. Within the spectrum of headaches, multiple types exist, including tension headaches, cluster headaches, migraines and cervicogenic headaches. Simply put, a cervicogenic…
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a minor head injury that may be caused by a blow to the head, face, neck or other area of the body that results in a force transmitted to the head. Most people associate concussions with athletics,…
How can I prevent pain while traveling?
How can I prevent pain while traveling? Bring a neck pillow- this helps to prevent an unnatural position of the neck while sleeping, which can cause tightness in the neck muscles, potentially leading to pain Use a lumbar roll- ask…