Category: “Staying Active” Division

  • How to Safely Exercise While in Pain (Part 1)

    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…

  • How to help your lower back pain when running.

    How to help your lower back pain when running.

    Running successfully requires two things: the ability to absorb shock well and to have mental stamina. Whether you are new or have been running for some time now, you truly need a mind-body connection during your run. We will teach you how to help your lower back pain when running. The design and nature of…

  • Plantar Fasciitis 101 and FIVE Plantar Fasciitis Exercises Prescribed by an Foot Expert

    Plantar Fasciitis 101 and FIVE Plantar Fasciitis Exercises Prescribed by an Foot Expert

    Having pain or discomfort to your feet is the worst!  You walk on your feet daily.  Every step you take reminds you of your heel pain.  As we have helped 100’s of people dealing with plantar fasciitis since 2004, we will give you five of our favorite plantar fasciitis exercises that we prescribe often.   Although…

  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction 101 and FIVE Exercises for Sacroiliac Joint Pain.

    Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction 101 and FIVE Exercises for Sacroiliac Joint Pain.

    You have lower back pain. You are looking to determine what condition do you have and how do you help yourself. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction should be one on the list for you and your Spine Specialist to rule out or in. We will end with a few stabilization exercises for your sacroiliac joint pain. Here…

  • What is Visceral Manipulation and do you need it to help your stiffness or pain?

    What is Visceral Manipulation and do you need it to help your stiffness or pain?

    If you desire to stay active, you will most likely deal with a sports injury, arthritis, or discomfort at some time.   Whether your pain or stiffness is coming from a muscle, tendon, joint breakdown, or cartilage damage like a meniscus tear, all musculoskeletal issues require three important factors in helping your body to heal.  The…

  • 5 Signs You Should Never Push Through or Ignore When You Work Out

    5 Signs You Should Never Push Through or Ignore When You Work Out

    Everyone knows the value of exercise.  Whether your exercise journey is for the reason of weight loss or for better health, there is a common concern of not knowing when you should push through or ignore what you are feeling.  As we have helped many to stay active or exercise safely, we have seen many…

  • 8 Factors to Consider When Finding a Sports Medicine Doctor in Long Beach

    8 Factors to Consider When Finding a Sports Medicine Doctor in Long Beach

    Getting hurt while playing any sport can be scary, frustruation, or confusing.  In the modern medicine world where we are surrounded by high science technology, you are either experiecing that it is hard to get consistent message on what is best for your sport injury.  You might have high strict medical care standards as you have…

  • 4 Factors Causing Your Neck Pain From Running and 10 Practical Tips

    4 Factors Causing Your Neck Pain From Running and 10 Practical Tips

    Neck pain from running is not as common as back pain, runner’s knee, or any other forms of tendinitis and bursitis.  This does not mean that it is not as serious and should not be pushed through.  As a Holistic Spine and Sports Medicine Physical Therapist trained in making sense of injuries in relation to…

  • 3 Problems With Yoga Neck Stretches and 3 Fixes (Part 2)

    3 Problems With Yoga Neck Stretches and 3 Fixes (Part 2)

    Neck pain can be worse than back pain for some people.  In a modern society where you have to look down and turn your head to drive, it annoyingly reminds us of the sharp neck pain.  As a Holistic Spine and Sports Medicine Physical Therapy clinic, we believe that neck pain is rarely an issue…

  • How to safely do yoga when dealing with neck pain (Part 1)

    How to safely do yoga when dealing with neck pain (Part 1)

    The medical community is recognizing the power of yoga as a medium to enhance mobility and muscle flexibility.   Consumer Report magazine recently endorsed yoga as a proven alternative to back pain relief.  When it comes to neck pain relief,  as a Spine and Sports Medicine Physical Therapy clinic in Long Beach, we realize that our medical…