This is part of a series where we’re talking about overuse injuries. Today specifically the issue surrounding low back pain! Low back pain is the most common issue we see come through the doors at our clinic, let’s dive in to some of the details surrounding our low back.
Read MoreI recently had a client while on antibiotics and puffers with a lung infection write me to say: “I feel that every minute I am not there (the gym), I am falling behind.”
Picture this, for the past 6 weeks; 6 months or perhaps even 6 years, you have been working hard in the gym; you’re not missing more than a few days of training, and now you are sick or hurt! Frustrating… YES!!!
Read MoreAn overuse injury occurs when our tissue can no longer handle the repetitive forces that occur throughout our daily lives. These can happen from our job, our sport, our hobbies or other daily activities. We typically like to think that these injuries occur by dynamic movements, like squatting, overhead work, running etc. however, static posture can also put repetitive strain on our tissue. Long hours of sitting can affect our hips and lower back, looking down all day at a computer can affect our neck, shoulders and upper back. These static posture positions can create the same strain as dynamic movements.
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