Have you plateaued in your training? Have you been doing the same 30 minute Peloton spin classes for the last 2 years? Have you been taking the same barre class three times per week with the same instructor for 6 months? All while wondering why you haven’t lost weight or gotten stronger?

Enter…PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD…

I am very excited to offer a new healing treatment in my office! Red Light Therapy is a process of emitting light wavelengths through the skin to stimulate the bodies natural healing and regeneration processes.

There are many muscles and movements involved in maintaining the health of overall scapular function and scapulohumeral rhythm. Training scapula retraction and depression is important in order to maintain shoulder stability, integrity of the rotator cuff, and ward off dysfunction.

There is widespread awareness of the wellness movement in this country, and the term “self-care” is being more and more recognized. Advice has existed for decades on diet, exercise, sleep, and the avoidance of alcohol and tobacco. So, in what ways can self-care advance?

One of the common issues that I see with individuals who sit for prolonged periods, excessively travel, or simply those who work at a desk for the majority of the day, are symptoms of a stiff mid-back.

A question I am asked on nearly a weekly basis is; “I have a theragun. Will that help heal my injury?” With the rise of brands such as Theragun and Hyperice making such an extreme blast into the physical recovery space, it seems percussive therapy has become popular in the mainstream.

The following exercises are great to do on the hour as a way to break up the day, maintain joint health, and encourage movement. Exercises should be performed in this sequence.

Many of my patients have been complaining of low back pain, so I’ve put together a progression of exercises designed for spinal decompression….