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A muscle cramp is a strong, painful contraction often occurring in the legs, but not limited to. Onset is sudden and lasts from a few seconds to several minutes. When it occurs in the legs, it is commonly referred to as a charley horse. Night time leg cramps are usually...
Your iliotibial band (ITB) is fascia- a non contractile tissue- meaning it doesn’t have the ability to shorten or lengthen on its own. It relies on the muscles that attach to it so foam rolling your ITB is the same as trying to roll out a piece of paper versus...
Stir the pot - no, not the chili - the exercise that is touted as one of the best core exercises on the planet by Canada's own top spine researcher Prof. Stuart McGill, should be considered as an addition to your workout routine as soon as possible (after consulting a...
It’s running season! One of the first questions I ask my chiropractor and sports therapy patients is if they do more than a casual jog to warm up when they set out for their run. All too frequently, they sheepishly reply with a “nope“. It is important to start out...
This upper back mobilization can be complemented with neck stretching, upper back stretching, and other mobilizations such as the cat-cow. The sphinx mobilization is very similar to the cat-cow lumbar mobilization, but it targets upper back stiffness (thoracic spine) and neck stiffness (cervical spine). It is great for helping with...
If you work at a desk, you’ll want to do this stretch. This stretch pays particular attention to the levator scapulae muscle, upper fibers of the trapezius muscle, and cervical paraspinal muscles. Pay special attention to your hand placement and where you are looking when doing this stretch. 1. First,...