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
What causes shin splints according to Dr. Charschan? What causes shin splints according to Dr. Charschan? If you run, you could have experienced shin splints. This is especially true if you are bowlegged, have high arches, or have flat feet. While many sources including USA Today describe shin splints as an overuse injury that results in micro-tears along the front of the shins, the overuse myth is alive and well in many doctor’s belief systems. The truth about Read More
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
Learning about the soleus muscle in the calf the hard way and some injury prevention tips from Runners World Learning about the soleus muscle in the calf the hard way and some injury prevention tips from Runners World. This past winter I was playing tennis and having a great game until I chased a ball on to the side line of the court and felt a double pull deep into my calf. This type of scenario may sound familiar to those of you who have had a similar injury. Read More
If you have flat feet, consider these types of athletic shoes for your sport according to Shape magazine. If you have flat feet, consider these types of athletic shoes for your sport according to Shape magazine. Flat feet can be a source of foot, shin, hip and back pain, especially if you are build asymmetrically as many of us are. Those of us who have flat or overpronated feet do best with a straight last. The last is the bottom of the shoe. A straight last has little or Read More
Back pain, degenerative joints and disc problems; a new study suggests core stabilization is the key to reducing pain and disability, but is it that simple? Back pain, degenerative joints, and disc problems; a new study suggests core stabilization is the key to reducing pain and disability but is it that simple? It seems like many healthcare practitioners advertise they have the answers to your back problems back pain, degenerative joints, and disc problems. Unfortunately, studies show that most conventional methods do not work, or worse, can cause irreparable harm with surgeries and other procedures done Read More