Many bodybuilders and physique athletes inside of our gym present with rounded forward shoulders. This is just not an aesthetic concept but rather a position that potentially puts athletes who lift heavily and compromised positions.
Testimonial Tuesday: Domingos's Story
Domingos was involved in a head-on collision in a car accident a couple of years before I treated him. He developed tinnitus and severe shoulder neck and low back pain. It was so bad that he seemed to have delve into a deep depression, and received plenty of medical care, including shots, and the potential for surgery at some point. His lawyer found a great PT clinic, us, and after coming consistently over the course of a couple of months, he reported feeling night and day different! His self-esteem improved, and he smiled more. He found our clinic extremely professional, and always shared kind words with us! we miss you!
Fun Hamstring Exercises for Chronic Pain
Low Back Feeling Tight? Release it!
Do I Need Surgery...
Why Do My Joints Crack?
The question is as old as time itself: Why do my knees crack and pop? Ever since man has first squatted down to make a fire or defecate (see my last blog post to learn more), he has heard these noises and wondered what the heck those snaps and crackles were! Well, there are a few possibilities of what you COULD be hearing in your knees or [insert any joint you have heard] are making sounds and unless you are having a unique amount of excruciating pain and can weight-bear easily with no functional deficits, there is a good chance you are experiencing one of the below phenomenon. Check it out below!
Deep Squats On The Job - Make Work Productive For Your Stiff Body
Feeling stiff and achy after hours glued to the chair?
You're not alone. Desk life can leave us feeling like rusty robots, and gym sessions become uphill battles. But fret not, fellow desk warrior, for the solution lies in a simple, effective movement: the deep squat.
Think of it as your antidote to stagnation. This mighty leg hugger isn't just about building quads (although it does that well); it's about rewiring your body for effortless movement. Forget fancy equipment or lengthy stretches – all you need is your floor space and a willingness to explore your inner flexibility.
Testimonial Tuesday: Lema
Lumbar Disc Herniations and Donuts: The Beautiful Connection (**UPDATE**): Written as a student. I no longer would like to perpetuate the jelly donut theory!!
Did you know that between each and every one of your vertebrae there are donuts? These donuts are more anatomically referred to as the intervertebral discs. Each one of these discs provide mobility, support, stability and shock absorption to the spinal column. The combination of these properties allow us to perform tasks that require great amounts of mobility like bending and twisting, but also tasks that involve tons of compressive force like squatting and lifting.
Post Motorcycle Accident Knee Rehab
Graded Exposure and Movement Sensitivity
Pretzel Stretch For Maximal Flexibility
YouTube Shorts: Building Complete Triceps - Using Multiple Angles to Improve All Head Development
Hip extension VS Back extension
Weak or tight knee? Challenge it!
A lot of the times my patients want to take it easy on the count of their knees or joints being a bit “inflamed,” weak or tight. There are a myriad of reason you may have a knee that feels this way and I would highly suggest that you see a qualified physical therapist before making any sudden decisions regarding that knee.
Before I move on though and in relation to the point above, there is one thing most people forget:
We are meant to move.
Do Push-Ups for Shoulder Health: Why Having Your Shoulder Blades Free to Move Is So Important
Miami's fitness scene can be hard on your shoulders. Whether you're crushing waves on South Beach or tackling weight racks at Elev8tion Fitness, aches and pains can sideline your workout goals. But what if the key to relief isn't just in your shoulders, but in the silent partners holding them up - your scapulae (those winged things on your back)?
Testimonial Tuesdays: Yadila's Neck Pain
Yadila came in with a quick burst of neck pain that was unrelenting. Being the manager of a boxing gym, she needed to be able to move around to assist in the clean up, intake and other duties associated with running a 200+ member club. After a only a few brief contacts, Yadila recovered greatly. She started in agony and finished like sshe never had an issue at all. It was a pleasure working with her from day one and I hope she continues her incredible progress.
My Interview with Shoutout Miami!
What’s the Best Way to Mobilize Your Post-surgical Scars?
Will Lifting Weights Make Women Look Masculine?
Women are capable of performing any fitness routine a man can do. That’s obvious. But, sometimes personal trainers and fitness media outlets like to frame females as if they are incapable of doing, or should not be doing, the same types of exercises a man should. Now, I understand that women and men, on the whole, tend to have different goals, but I don’t think it’s really necessary to completely overhaul the tenants of what effective training is to achieve these goals.