Sign up today for our Becoming A Better, Smarter Runner Virtual workshop to take your running “management” knowledge to a whole new level. You will learn how to effectively manage acute or chronic pain and running, how to
When treating back pain, a major area of focus is on building stability in the spine. This is done by strengthening the surrounding “core”
When it comes to treating foot pain the road to recovery can seem like a never ending journey of ups and downs. Oftentimes this is because the foot never gets proper time
April is national stress awareness month so here at OrthoWell we wanted to share one of the best ways to reduce stress… take a deep breath… and repeat!
In a previous post, we discussed how plantar fasciitis may not be all about what’s going on in the plantar fascia (check out that post HERE) A thorough examination can reveal mechanical sensitivity in some of the surrounding peripheral nerve, namely the calcaneal/plantar branches of the tibial nerve. It’s likely that the pain syndrome starts out as purely plantar fasciitis, but then progresses to mechanical nerve sensitization.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our St Patty’s Day contest!
We hope everyone had a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
The squat is an essential exercise that everyone should try and master. It is a
compound lift that requires full body control and stability as well as proper quad
and glute strength. When performed correctly, it is an amazing way to strengthen
the muscles of your legs, hips, and core. It is also beneficial when working on hip
and knee mobility. All of these components are important for overall daily health
and wellness.
For those of you that missed our FB post for the winner of the Valentine’s Day contest, the winner is…
At OrthoWell, we prescribe core stability programs that include exercises in ALL the planes of motion to maximize your stability.
