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 how you move, running is … Read More
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 alone, but an underlying compensation … Read More
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 colleagues and doctors are slow to … Read More
When You Should Try Pilates and Yoga for Neck Pain or Tension (Part 1)
Neck pain is troublesome. Many do not realize that restoring your alignment and rebalancing your muscles is possible with Pilates and yoga for neck pain sufferers. yoga and pilates are great for helping you restore your neck tension or pain. When you have neck pain, it can be difficult to perform all the vigorous pilates movements or twisting poses that … Read More
Why Having Pain is Like Having a Stroke (Part 1)
Movement is movement. There are no differences when the body is having trouble moving, whether it is due to pain or a major stroke. Okay, I understand I am making a big exaggeration. When you understand how to help people move and have done it successfully for many, I would like to share how your tension or pain is no … Read More
How to 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
3 Knee Arthritis Exercises Prescribed by a Knee and Sports Medicine Rehab Specialist
The knee architecture is deceiving in my journey of helping people stay active when dealing with knee pain. Although the knee is simple in design it relies on your whole body to capture the functionality of the knee. What I mean to say is that the knee is a victim of how you use your whole body: ankle/foot, hips, pelvis, spine, shoulder, head/neck and inner ear system.
Using Yoga to Help You Reduce Pain and to Walk More
This might not be shocking news but yoga has been shown in multiple studies to be highly effective in combating back pain. As yoga has been more accepted by the public, I have seen and had to undo some people doing yoga the wrong way. That being said, yoga can be harmful if you abuse the principles and make up … Read More
How to Get More Out of Your Yoga Stretches When You Have Back Pain
Yoga is becoming more popular nowadays as a tool that helps people stay limber, and for some types, food for the mind. There are many styles of yoga. If you participate in the right yoga class or sequence in the right yoga exercises, you can unlock crazy amount of true raw strength that is within your body. Many people do … Read More
3 Hidden Signs That Your Body Needs to Recover From The Grueling School Year
It’s that time of the year when educators are celebrating that the school year is over and/or summer break is here. I have many wonderful and passionate educators as close friends and they take pride in their craft, including my wife. At this time, teachers reflect on the year to see where the breakdowns went or what can be done … Read More