When you run, forces of up to 550% of your body weight exert themselves on your joints. It’s no wonder that many people experience knee pain from running. Yet, there’s not just one cause that results in knee pain in runners. Read on to learn why you have knee pain running and what you can do about it. Why Knees Hurt When … Read More
Knowing your Sciatic nerve anatomy to help your sciatica nerve pain.
There are numerous articles and many more videos of people showing you how to help your sciatica nerve pain. Many of these articles briefly glance over the anatomy. The problem is that anatomy and functionality is the most important part in ridding your sciatica nerve pain. As a Spine and Sports Medicine Specialist in Long Beach, California, we have helped … Read More
30 Neck Pain Causes (or Spasm, Stiffness) Part 1
Nagging neck pain is common and the key to stopping this is having a complete 101 guide to knowing what are the causes of your neck pain.
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
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