• Apr27

    Giving Up Doesn’t Make You Weak

    The advice medical professionals will give to someone who is suffering from any overuse injury is to avoid the activity or movement that causes the pain or discomfort. The old quack addage of “Doc, it hurts when I do this,” “Well then don’t do that” is actually founded in a fair bit of science in…… Read More

  • Apr25

    How to Not Screw Up the Segmental Cat Camel

    The cat camel stretch is a drill that I often see being taught or explained, but unfortunately it looks more like a modified twerk than something designed to provide movement control through the spine. I mean, if you’re rocking this sucker so fast that you’re more closely resembling a seizure than controlled motion, you’re likely…… Read More

  • Apr21

    A Survivor’s Approach to Beating Back Injuries

    Today’s guest post comes from William Richards, and outlines some of the less than common concepts that can be major contributors to helping someone overcome a low back injury. I’ll preface the article by saying these are things he’s found to work for him, but as with any injury if you’re dealing with something like…… Read More