Exercises for Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain: you know…the kind where you can’t bend over because it hurts too bad.  And sitting for more than 5 minutes is torture. I’ve been there.  And some of my clients have experienced this kind of pain too.  So let’s talk about what...

Sciatica, Shooting Pain, and Hand Numbness

Sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other kinds of shooting pain really effect your quality of life.  In today’s post, we’ll cover typical approaches to treating these conditions as well as some additional strategies to help stop the pain. You’re...

The Overlooked Muscle Involved in Knee Pain Relief

There’s a little muscle behind your knee that the average joe hasn’t heard of.  It’s often overlooked in knee pain relief simply because the quads and hamstrings get the spotlight.  But the popliteus must be considered when discussing knee health....

Stretches for Lower Back Pain

If you’ve ever had pain in your low back, you’ve probably Googled stretches for lower back pain.  Stretching and/or massage can temporarily relieve lower back pain, but it’s often not the cure. With my clients who have been doing stretches for lower...

Importance of Scar Tissue Massage

I’ve reached a breaking point with the amount of clients I’ve seen with overactive scar tissue. If you’ve had surgery or have significant scars, you need to understand the importance of scar tissue massage. When you’ve had surgery, your brain...

New School Ideas on Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder pain is pretty common.  And often people immediately assume that the pain is stemming from an issue in the rotator cuff. If you feel pain when raising your arm above your shoulder, it could be a lot of other muscles that are causing shoulder impingement.  Not...