Deadlifts are NOT bad for your back Ah back pain… may favorite thing to treat and talk about. Weird, I know. Anyway, if you have ever mentioned back pain in a commercial gym or a traditional medical clinic, you have probably heard some variation of these warnings: "You shouldn't deadlift if your back hurts." "Deadlifts are bad for your spine." "Squats and deadlifts are too high-risk for your lower back." Music to my ears….not. As a performance physical therapist working with

You felt better. Life was good. So you went back to training. And then… the pain came back. If you’ve ever dealt with a recurring injury, you know how frustrating this is. Feels like you’re in a vicious cycle. One that is unbreakable.

Tight doesnt always mean short…..most people assume: “Tight muscle = I need to stretch it.” But that’s not always true. A lot of the time, that “tight” feeling is your body’s way of saying:

Every January, I see the same pattern in the clinic: People are motivated, excited…then it happens….they get injured or burnt out by February. :(

Stop believing these 4 common back pain myths! Learn what really works to relieve back pain, without unnecessary rest, MRIs, or posture fixes.

PEACE & LOVE. This holistic method addresses not just the physical, but also the emotional and behavioral aspects of healing. This is something especially relevant for my active people and athletes of all sports.

Introducing “The Art of Wellness” Podcast: Exploring the Science and Art of Health, Performance & Healing

I have an abundance of random motivational quotes in my head, one of them is "It's never win/lose, it's always win/learn." Not sure who said that but it's a catchy one. Injuries and pain are a good way to learn and adjust. It's a signal for change. At the same time, things just happen and you need to adapt. Maybe you got injured during a training session for your next fight, maybe it was during weight lifting, maybe it was bending over to pick up a sock (for some reason I've

The 3 pillars of injury prevention--Reducing the risk of injury is a vital topic to discuss when working with any athlete or gym...

I make it a point to mention four areas of interest to every physical therapy patient that walks through the door: Sleep, Nutrition, Hydrati