If you are struggling with sharp, consistent pain in the front of your knee or just underneath the kneecap that can cause you to have discomfort when: -walking on grassy or uneven surfaces -trying to go down the stairs (more than up) -difficulty with getting up from a low chair height … thenContinue Reading »
Author: Brooke Olsen
3 Holiday Gifts You’ll Want to Give Ease Your Knee Pain
Are you frustrated with your knee pain that seems to ramp up during the colder months? Do you notice stiffness and/or an achey feeling in the morning, pain and discomfort when going up and down the stairs, or are you hearing some unwelcome clicking or grinding in your knees? Rest assured, you are not alone.Continue Reading »
Successful Recovery From 5 Year’s of Chronic Back Pain
Although we wish this was more uncommon, it tends to be a frequent story we hear often. Living in chronic on/off back pain is one of those unfortunate scenarios many people deal with. Cindy was no different as she struggled to find solutions for nearly 5 years until recent. After multiple attempts of care includingContinue Reading »
Is Stretching Necessary Prior To Running?…
If you consider yourself a novice or “weekend warrior” runner and you DO NOT warm up prior to running or have questions about what to do, then this article is perfect for you! Many runners ask me if stretching is “essential” to warm up for running shorter distances (since they feel the distance is shorter,Continue Reading »
How to Stop Back Stiffness & Soreness in 3 Easy Moves!
Do you struggle with stiffness in your back… Especially after sitting for a long time at your desk or at work?
Continue Reading »5 Common Causes of Knee Pain
Have you ever experienced that sudden jolt of knee pain that can completely catch you off guard? You find yourself thinking your day is going wonderful with no problems, then you just “move wrong” while getting up from a chair, out of a car, or while bending down to feed the dog. You find yourselfContinue Reading »
Your Body = Linked Chain
I’m sure I won’t be the first person who tells you “the body is a connected machine.” But, isn’t it amazing how we tend to neglect the fact that sometimes our source of pain may not be the actual spot that CREATED the pain? For instance, suppose you or someone you know drops a hammerContinue Reading »
Put an end to “Ferris Wheel Back Pain Treatment”…
I always despised ferris wheels at the carnival as a kid, but never understood why I was so scared. Everyone else would beg to get in line, wait for 20 minutes to hop on, and then run to the next ride afterwards. I happily was a coat/purse hanger with my feet stationed to the ground.Continue Reading »
Does “Perfect” Posture Exist?.. and Why Does It Really NOT Matter?
Sounds contraindicated to all we’ve been taught, right? Parents telling their kids to “sit up” or “walk straight” to avoid the potential downfall of poor posture in the near or far future. One of the problems for some people is that perception of “perfect” posture isn’t the same for each one of us. We allContinue Reading »
Enjoying a Much Deserved & Relaxing Vacation Can Be a Bit of Trouble if Back Pain Has You Worried…
Are you trying to escape the cold with a vacation pretty soon? Or have you not been able to go up to the mountains for a day of snowshoeing or skiing yet because of pain? Spring is just months away and approaching quicker than we realize, which means summer is just around the corner. YouContinue Reading »