Many people experience “tight hip flexors” and associate it with stiffness or assume they simply haven’t been stretching enough. As a result, they may seek massages or visits to physical therapists to “loosen up” the area. However, these approaches often fail to address the deeper issue, leading to hip stiffness and tightness returning again and again.
Injury Prevention & Recovery
Browse our Injuries blog archive for real-world advice on preventing injuries, effective recovery methods, treatment options, and stories from clients who’ve been through it.
Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or just looking to stay active and healthy, you’ll find practical tips and up-to-date information to help you manage and recover from injuries.
Why do you keep rolling or spraining your ankles?
The foot and ankle are among the most common sites for both acute and chronic injuries in athletes and other physically active individuals. Although seldom life-threatening, they often have detrimental effects on sport activity and participation. When an injury to the foot or ankle occurs, athletes and individuals are limited in their abilities to walk, run, jump, kick, and simply get around without fearing another injury.
Should You Train With Some Shoulder Pain?
Wondering how much pain is normal to train through? Here we will lay out everything you need to know about training with shoulder pain.
Achilles Ruptures on the Rise
Discover the rising trend of Achilles ruptures among athletes, exploring causes like turf conditions and training loads. Learn key prevention strategies for strength and conditioning coaches to mitigate these injuries.
Why won’t my achilles pain go away? Ideas for tackling chronic achilles pain
Whether you’re an athlete, occasional marathoner, or a casual exerciser, chronic Achilles pain can be a frustrating and painful condition that interferes with your daily life. In this blog, we’ll explore the common causes of chronic Achilles pain, effective treatments using exercise and not passive modalities, alternative ways to deal with the issue that you might have not heard of before, and preventative measures for managing this condition.
What is pronation and what should you do about it?
When the arch is not functioning properly, the foot can become unstable, which can lead to issues or injuries like overpronation-related injuries, or the foot becoming stuck in supination-type shapes. Explore more about pronation and supination here.
What’s wrong with the cue, “Shoulders Down and Back”? (Powerful Images to support)
Ever been told your knee or hip pain could be a result of your feet?
