Definition of sciatica : pain along the course of a sciatic nerve especially in the back of the thigh broadly : pain in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or adjacent parts This is how Webster defines sciatica. What I want to dig into here is a little more detail on what sciatica is, how it presents and things we can do…
Our daily lifestyle activities can be boiled down to 3 simple things: eating/drinking, moving, and thinking. Evolution has shaped our behaviors and genetic requirements in all three categories and if we fail to fulfill these requirements, over time we suffer consequences. Most notably are the ramped, preventable chronic diseases. All of which can be traced…
Let’s get this out of the way first. No, your best protection might not be the flu shot. The CDC consistently reports less than 50% success rate annually. It is literally a shot in the dark when you get a flu shot and there are no long-term studies that show absolute safety and efficacy….
Have you ever wondered why so many people are struggling with chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, pain syndromes, digestive disorders, etc.? Have you been sold the idea that this is “normal” and that our health and our bodies are prone to failure? Have you been taught that humans are designed to genetically express disease and dysfunction that require drugs…
Welcome back to the Core 4! When putting together an exercise plan there are thousands of exercises and pieces of equipment to choose from. The variety tends to be overwhelming for most people especially those who do not have much exposure to functional exercise. I am a big proponent of teaching people how to move well,…
Let’s clear up some confusion between these two buzz words. Functional Movement: Think of functional movement as being the equivalent to nutritious whole foods in your diet. They represent training a variety of movements and not just individual muscle groups. Typically, these movements are replicating some sort of real-world type of scenario like a pull,…
Do you sit for more than 4 total hours per day? Do you perform full body exercises (squat, lift, pull, push, run) less than 3 days per week? Do you have chronic back or knee pain? Do you have poor squat mobility (chest forward, up in your toes, knees inwards)? If you answered yes to…
This may shock you but these 3 stretches that you are doing for your back pain are doing more harm than good. Yes, even if a clinician gave them to you. They may feel good at the time when you do them, but over the long run are they are damaging the discs in your…
As a movement expert, I look at the body from a structural standpoint. What has become very clear over the years of watching people move is that If you want a solid structure that can stand the test of time then you must have a solid stable foundation to build from. As humans, our foundation…
It might surprise you to know that there really isn’t a one-size fits all recommendation when it comes to icing or heating your body. You might hear one practitioner say ice and never heat, or another say heat and never ice, or some say use neither! What I can tell you is from my experience…