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To Stretch or Not to Stretch

“My hamstrings are soooooo tight. I should stretch more”, said every client I have worked with the past 14 years.

What does tightness mean to you? To most, it means something is inflexible and needs to be stretched.

This statement often gets reported when we ask someone to touch their toes. In this situation, a client will bend forward, keep their knees straight and reach their hands to the floor. I often giggle (on the inside, of course- professionalism!) when a client can put their palms to the floor exclaims, “I’m sooooo tight.”

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Pain in the Achilles: Why a formal evaluation is needed

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Pain in the Achilles: Why a formal evaluation is needed

Posterior ankle pain is a common experience amongst active individuals. In a young and active population, achilles tendinopathy tends to be the most common cause of posterior ankle pain. However, not all posterior ankle pain is necessarily tendinopathy…and not all tendinopathies are treated the same.

How to Position Yourself for Sleep with Back Pain

How to Position Yourself for Sleep with Back Pain

Do you have trouble getting comfortable to rest? Do you toss and turn all night? Do you get less than the recommended eight hours of quality sleep? If so, keep reading!

Sleeping is a basic human need, like eating, drinking, and breathing. Like these other needs, sleeping is vital for good health and well-being throughout your lifetime.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “ About 1 in 3 adults in the United States reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day. Sleep deficiency can lead to physical and mental health problems, injuries, loss of productivity, and even a greater likelihood of death”.

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