Do your knees go snap, crackle, and pop? If they do you, then it’s likely that you have runners knee. Patellar Tracking Disorder, also known as runners knee, is a common overuse injury where the knee cap (patella) shifts out of place, or “off track” as the leg bends and straightens. Achy pain in the […]
8 Dead Simple Exercises for Knee Pain Relief [Updated 2024]
The following exercises for knee pain relief are taken from Treat Your Own Knee by Robin McKenzie, a New Zealand-born Physiotherapist whose McKenzie Method is currently the most studied diagnostic treatment system for back pain. This exercise program will allow you to treat your knee pain and regain pain-free movement. Important Note: For optimal knee pain relief, […]
Can Massage Make You Taller?
The other day, a client was complaining to me that they felt they were actually getting smaller from all the sitting they do at their desk job. That got me thinking. “Can Massage Make You Taller?” Here’s my answer. Sedentary Lifestyles In today’s culture, everyone seems to be constantly plugged into some device, be it a computer, […]
7 Best Stretches for a Stiff Neck to Relieve Pain Fast
Proven Stretches to Relieve Stiff Neck Pain Fast Neck pain is an almost inevitable side effect of our modern lifestyles. Whether you’re glued to a computer screen all day or constantly looking down at your phone, your neck and upper back muscles take the hit. Over time, this leads to that dreaded stiff neck—also known […]
Proper Standing Posture In Six Moves
Proper standing posture is a problem for many people. Despite our best efforts at good posture, sometimes you just can’t avoid stooping. When you’re gardening or doing chores that require you to bend over, make sure to keep your knees bent and your back straight. The same thing goes for when you’re lifting objects: keep […]
How To Have Good Posture While Sitting
Chances are that you’re reading this email sitting down. That’s alright, you don’t have to get up yet, just finish reading it (I’m keeping this one short). Good sitting posture can have a significant impact on the health of your back muscles if you have to be in a seated position for an extended period […]
