As chiropractors that specialize in soft tissue treatments, we work with many individuals that have joint and soft-tissue restrictions. Finding spinal subluxations (spinal subluxation is when one or more of the bones of your spine (vertebrae) move out of position and create pressure on, or irritate spinal nerves) and soft tissue adhesions is like findingRead More »

Strengthening the left piriformis (external rotators): Start by lying on your side; your left leg should be almost straight, bent about 10-20 degrees. Next bend your left knee to 90 degrees. Support your bent right knee with pillows. Then push your left knee into the table or floor, and then lift the left foot towardRead More »

You’ll notice that in third-world countries, there will be a lot of situations where people are hanging out or working, and rather than sitting or kneeling down, they squat. They can sit like this comfortably for hours. It seems like a simple thing and can be easily overlooked, but try it some time. The averageRead More »

The Clam is an exercise that is meant to target an important stabilizing muscle of the hip and pelvis, namely the Gluteus Medius muscle (a.k.a. G. Med). G. Med is important for handling the forces that travel up the legs from the feet. When properly stabilized, the hips allow forces to evenly enter the backRead More »