An estimated 1 in every 3 people has tennis elbow at some time in their lives. This common yet painful condition can be treated though! We have done our research to provide you with the top 5 exercises for tennis elbow to help get you back into the swing of things in no time. These exercises can bring tennis elbow pain relief … Read More
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis 101: How to improve mobility, strength, and possibly, avoid surgery.
Everyone has an opinion on the management of shoulder pain. Whether it is a family member, co-worker, or neighbor, you are bound to find someone that tried to rid of their shoulder pain conservatively or surgically. You will hear both sides of people’s experiences when it comes to having shoulder surgery. Some will say that it helped and they would … Read More
3 reasons to not stretch your tight hip flexors pain.
The saying to keep it simple silly holds, but when it comes to fixing tight hip flexors pain, you have to understand why you should not stretch something that feels tight. A tight muscle should only be stretched out when you had a prolonged event that required you to not use that muscle(s). A case where stretching of a tight … Read More
5 Ways to How to Improve Gut Health
Contrary to popular belief, bacteria isn’t always bad. In fact, an ecosystem of trillions of bacteria called the ‘gut microbiome’ plays a vital role in our body’s overall health. As we’ve previously shared in our ‘Stool Testing 101 and How Your Gut Impacts How You Feel’ post, a healthy gut microbiome is important for our mood, our muscular system, and … Read More
4 Ways to Relieve Common Crossfit Injuries
If you love a fitness challenge, CrossFit offers exactly this! This interval training mixes strength and conditioning workouts, encouraging you to perform functional movements, like pushing, pulling, squatting, etc, at a high intensity. Though this will whip you into excellent shape, pushing yourself athletically always runs the risk of injury. If you suffer from CrossFit injuries, do you know how to … Read More
Fit at 40: Essential Tips to Stay Fit and Build Muscle After 40
In the US, only 23% of adults get enough physical exercise. As we age, it becomes more and more important to stay active to keep our immune systems strong and healthy. If you’re hoping to stay fit at 40, check out these useful tips to help you build muscle and stay strong. 1. Commit to 9 Minutes Per Day Every day, you … 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
Common confusion around back brace for posture correction or back pain relief
To brace or not to brace? When you are experiencing low back pain, an easy solution is to pick up a back brace to support your spine. The theory makes sense as a back brace helps your spine from moving too much. When you are in pain, such as a lower back pain due to a muscle spasm or arthritis … Read More