Fascia is one of my favorite things to talk about – and for good reason! The term itself is becoming more and more well-known, but there’s still confusion as to what it actually is and what it does. Hopefully this will help clear that up: What is it? Simply put, fascia is connective tissue. …
You have most likely heard of an “itis” condition, such as Rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or plantar fasciitis. However, what you probably haven’t heard of are “osis” conditions, which are actually much more common. Hopefully this will help shed some light onto why you should know the difference between the two. To start, let’s define what …
It should come as no surprise that heels are not the best thing for your feet. They’ve been linked to hallux valgus, musculoskeletal pain, and osteoarthritis1. But one important thing should really be considered, and that’s wearing heels while osteoporotic. Osteoporosis is a condition is which bone becomes thin and porous loss, resulting in decreased …
This post will cover some of the most important factors in maintaining great shoulder health. To do this, I’ll first explain what you should ask yourself when you start to feel some pain: Is it an overuse injury? As mentioned earlier, overuse is a common cause of shoulder pain. See what movements have been aggravating …
What’s the Piriformis? The piriformis is a hip rotator muscle that runs from your sacrum to the top of the femur (see pic). When this muscle spasms and becomes tight, it can cause a condition known as piriformis syndrome. This condition can result in: Buttocks pain It’s referral pattern is mainly in this area, with …
To start, I think it’s important to clarify one of the biggest misnomers out there. Plantar Fasciitis should really be called Plantar Fasciosis. Evidence has shown that this condition is not an inflammatory process (as an “itis” is), but a degenerative condition (an “osis”). It’s a big distinction to make when thinking of how to …
