🏋🏻♀️ Ever since the start of the pandemic I’ve been trying to get a handle on what types of exercise actually feel joyful and sustaining for me. I have a very complicated relationship to powerlifting and strength training and bodybuilding. 😀 I first visited the weight room at a family YMCA when I was 14. […]
Prevalence of Pickleball Injuries: Pickleball, a rapidly growing sport, has gained popularity across all age groups. However, with increased participation comes a higher incidence of injuries. Players may encounter various injuries due to the dynamic nature of the game, ranging from falls and fractures to strains and tendinopathies. Using data collected from NEISS, the most
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Have you ever felt that unmistakable tension in your muscles after a strenuous workout or a long day of sitting at your desk? It’s a sensation we’re all too familiar with – tightness. But what does it really mean? Does a tight muscle signify strength or weakness? Let’s dive into the fascinating world of
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Do you experience shoulder pain in downward dog that isn’t present in most of your other daily motions? The reasons you are feeling shoulder pain may not be what you think. In this video I’m going to talk about the top 3 reasons that yoga practitioners feel shoulder pain in downward dog, and then we’ll
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Many folks head into their top surgeries knowing that their chest may feel painful or tight for days to weeks post-surgery. But they are often surprised to discover that pain in their necks or backs are bothering them as much or more than their actual incision-related pain. Between the muscle splinting (guarding) that happens post-trauma,
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Have you ever had the unfortunate experience(s) of: -Getting called “sir”or “ma’am” in the waiting room when that gendered greeting isn’t appropriate -Overhearing a conversation in which a doctor refers to you as “she” when your pronouns are “they/them” -Observing toxic masculinity and fitness culture that doesn’t allow for rest or listening to your body
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Has your neck been feeling stiff and painful over the past few months? For a lot of people, the shift in their activities and ergonomics associated with quarantine has brought on significant neck pain, and unfortunately it doesn’t seem to go away with just stretching. The good news is that there are several things you
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You may be familiar with cupping (aka myofascial decompression) and could recognize its signature circular marks, but have you ever searched online for a cupping set to try it at home? The search results are overwhelming to say the least. The most beginner-friendly cups are either silicone cups or plastic cups? So what’s the difference
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I just put up a new video on Youtube called “What is a Sports Chiropractor?” What is Sports Chiropractic and what makes it different from other types of chiropractic care? Oakland Sports Chiropractor Dr. Sandy Baird explains what sports chiropractic is and why there might actually be a better name for it. Have you
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In the midst of all the unknowns and panic-shopping that is happening surrounding this pandemic, the thing that is causing me the most anxiety is the fact that my gym closed down. I can barely bring myself to write that “I don’t want to lose my gains, bro!” It sounds so superficial. But as I
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