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Blood Flow Restriction Training
Blood flow restriction training (BFR) is an add-on to strength and cardio training that can be powerful to help you reach your physical fitness and performance goals. BFR is a way to strengthen your muscles…
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Knee pain: why it happens, and what to do to stop it!
Are you a runner, Nordic skier, hiker, or anyone who enjoys being active to stay fit? If that’s you, then you have likely experienced knee pain at one point or another. Our knees are unfortunately a joint that is often aggravated by…
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What is dry needling? Does it work?
Dry needling is one of the most effective tools in my toolbox! Our muscles form trigger points (AKA knots) when they are overworked or as a result of micro trauma. Needling is effective at eliminating these knots because…
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Achilles' Heel: How to recover from tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is pain in the tendon at the back of your heel. The “Achilles tendon” is the tendon that attaches the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to your foot. This tendon is especially prone to injuries due to…
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Top 3 common types of hip pain and what to do about each one
Do you have hip pain? It might be one of these 3 common types of hip pain: IT band pain, hip flexor pain, or SI joint pain. IT band pain commonly affects active people. It is usually pain on the outside of your hip (think under the side seam of your jeans). It can be up by the hip, or on the outside of…