Lactic Acid: What it is, what it isn’t

Lactic Acid: What it is, what it isn’t

In the fitness community, lactic acid (LA) has constantly been viewed as a toxin created during exercise that is the source of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Athletes and gym goers have developed numerous strategies over the decades to help rid their bodies of...

Holism as an approach to treating chronic pain

Holism as an approach to treating chronic pain As an alternative pain rehabilitation therapist I end up seeing a wide variety of clientele who have failed to have their issues resolved utilizing traditional methods. Many times their physical therapy, chiropractic,...

Groin Pulls: An Introduction

Groin Pulls: An introduction What is it? What do I do? How will this help me?   The adductor group, typically referred to as the groin, is a group of muscles found on the inner thigh. A strain, often referred to as a pulled muscle, is a muscle tear. Therefor an...

Understanding Pain: An Introduction

For many of us, dealing with pain is a common occurrence. Momentary pain related to slamming your finger in the door or stubbing a toe isn’t a big deal and is easily forgotten. However many people deal with constant pain on a daily basis for months, years, even...
Think Snow

Think Snow

The snow has begun to fall! With any luck the slopes will be opening soon and winter fun will begin. With such a short season the worst thing that can happen is to get sidelined from injury causing you to miss some or all of it. Before gearing up and heading out, take...