The saying “no pain, no gain” has to be one of the most dangerous fitness myths out there. While challenging your body is great, you should always know your limits before you end up getting injured. But no matter how careful you think you are, it pays to be prepared and to know what you’re prone to as you step … Read More
7 Tips in helping your Lumbar Facet Syndrome
When you are having lower back pain, the unknown of what you are dealing with can be frustrating. The list of diagnosis in what it can be is long and google does not help you feel reassured. As the only Physical Therapist in Long Beach with a triple specialization in Sports Medicine, Spine, and Functional Medicine, we have seen 1000’s … Read More
How do you heal a hamstring strain fast and completely?
So, You have a Hamstring Strain and looking for help. If this is your third, fourth, or Xth time suffering from a hamstring string, you are not the only one. We wrote an article called “Everything you need to know about your hamstring anatomy, movement, and injury from a Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Specialist” that will help set the foundation … Read More
Everything you need to know about your hamstring anatomy, movement, and injury from a Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Specialist.
We are starting a comprehensive guide to helping you to understand your body from a movement and Orthopedic science perspective. Your Hamstring Muscles are on the top 5 muscles of a misunderstood muscle group in your body. We are starting a comprehensive guide to helping you to understand your body from a movement and Orthopedic science perspective. Your Hamstring Muscles … Read More
Andrew Luck’s calf and high ankle injury assessment from a Holistic – Sports Medicine Physical Therapist’s perspective.
Andrew Luck is having a rough time starting the NFL 2019 season. This season can define his status as an elite quarterback in the NFL or not. He has physically gone through a lot of events that could have been prevented. This article goes over the timeline of his injuries. Everything happens for a reason, and Andrew Luck’s sequences of … Read More
How do you know if you pulled a groin muscle?
If you are active, then you may have experienced or known of someone that has pulled their muscles. Heck, you may have pulled a muscle picking up a toy that your toddler left in the middle of the living room. This is an article to help you understand how to make a good decision in what is your best next … Read More
Why Vestibular Rehab is important and how it can get you to perform at a level you never imagined.
The vestibular system, and vestibular rehab, is one of the most underrated system in our body. We all take it for granted until it affects us. As a Sports Medicine Physical Therapist who has helped 1000’s of active youths to adults in Long Beach, I did not take this system seriously until I started to specialize in concussion management of … Read More
Liver-heart-lymphatic axis. The missing piece to helping your nagging discomfort and muscle tightness.
What you may not be aware of is the connection of every organ to yourself. Today we will highlight the liver-heart-lymphatic system’s connection. As Long Beach’s only Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Physical Therapy that emphasizes healing from within, we preach that there are two ways to getting any little tension or discomfort to go away FOR GOOD. 1. Do more … Read More
How to Safely Exercise While in Pain (Part 1)
Everyone knows that exercise is important. Did you know that exercise impacts all but one system in your body? Exercise makes you look and feel younger. When you are in acute or chronic pain, there are no clear guidelines besides rest…and maybe more rest (until infinity and beyond). Okay. I have two children so I could not resist sneaking in … Read More
Five important facts you need to know when choosing a Physical Therapy for lower back pain.
You have lower back pain and it does not feel good. You need a professional that can help makes sure you feel better and that it will not come back. Your family or friend have told you about their amazing Physical Therapy experience so you are looking for your perfect lower back pain rehabilitation experience. This article will help you … Read More