Easy exercises for foot and ankle strengthening and some advice from the NY Times. Easy foot exercises that can help reduce injury and improve knee, hip and foot function.
Foot cramps while running and how to avoid them courtesy of Runners World Magazine Foot cramps while running and how to avoid them courtesy of Runners World Magazine For some of us, foot cramps may be a reality when we go out for a run. Bad cramps may stop you in your tracks and force you to stretch and try to release the foot and calf. What causes the cramp? Depending on who you speak with or what article you read, different people have Read More
Foot orthotics, movement training or both; What works, what doesn’t, and how to choose the right approach for you? Foot orthotics, movement training, or both; What works, what doesn’t, and how to choose the right approach for you? A recent Medscape article which is written for healthcare providers asks the question “Do foot orthotics for foot injuries really work”? Foot orthotics are a brace that helps keep the foot in a mechanically neutral position to redistribute the forces from the ground up. While the opinions on what they do Read More
Julius Randle’s recent right groin injury may be a symptom of mechanical problems he may not fully understand. Julius Randle is currently out with a groin injury on the right side. I offer some advice that may help prevent further injuries based on my biomechanical analysis
My back and leg pain recovery protocol should be part of your daily recovery routine. How does a chiropractor manage their personal back pain episode. Here is my personal protocol for recovery.
What causes shin splints according to Dr. Charschan? Wondering why you have shin or knee pain? It may be shin splints and Dr. Charschan explains the reasons for it and how you can get relief.
What are your core muscles and why is your core stability so important? What are your core muscles and why is your core stability so important? Dozens of articles regarding the importance of a strong core have been written but what is the core and why does it need to be strong? According to Wikipedia, The body’s core region is sometimes referred to as the torso or the trunk, although there are some differences in the muscles identified as constituting them. The major muscles involved Read More
How runners can benefit from resistance band exercises according to Runners World Magazine. How runners can benefit from resistance band exercises according to Runners World Magazine. Exercise bands are a popular form of exercise and also a great warmup for those who run. Years ago, stretching was the norm but that thinking began to change when the book Total Body Training by Dominguez came out years ago. The concept was simple: Exercises help pre-race and before exercises while the benefits of stretching were Read More
What are weak ankles and why are they so easily injured? What are weak ankles and why are they so easily injured? Weak ankles are a symptom I frequently hear from patients. They believe that their ankles twist or sprain easily due to weakness. Some have been sent for weeks of rehab, yet they continue to have ankles that are easily injured. Why are your ankles so problematic? The leg is a complex series of joints and tissues. The leg works Read More
Back and neck pain while working from home; Improve your ergonomics with these simple tips. Back and neck pain while working from home Many of you are returning to offices for the first time in months. While it is true that things are going back to normal and in NJ, the state of emergency has finally been lifted, it is also true that many of us may continue working from home as companies realize the benefits of having a flexible workforce. The idea that productivity Read More
Weight lifting and your feet; strengthening them can reduce injuries while making you stronger. Weight lifting and your feet; strengthening them can reduce injuries while making you stronger. Many weight lifters visit our office after doing an improper lift with a bar. Lower back injuries are painful and many can be prevented by proper technique and properly toned feet. Weight lifting is dependent on the form which is dependent on your strength and your foundation, otherwise known as your feet. If you are built Read More
A user guide for your knees courtesy of the NY Times A user guide for your knees courtesy of the NY Times Do you ever wonder why some people have knee problems while others don’t? The NY Times recently offered a section that discusses the function of the knees as well as the anatomy and some exercises that you can do to strengthen the structures surrounding the knees. The knee is actually a pully system, that relies on the kneecap for Read More