Knee Pain Getting Worse When Exercising?
I got this question sent to me yesterday by a concerned reader of my knee report… ===== “Hey Nick, I’ve been suffering from pain in my right knee now for a few weeks. What I can’t put my finger on is what started it in the first place, what’s even more confusing is that it’s…
Do Exercises Always Work For Sports Injuries?
Why do Most Exercises never Work for Sports Injuries? When I get patients suffering from sports injuries, many are shocked to hear I’ll be giving them exercises to help with their recovery. Many think that because they are active they don’t need exercise to help them get better. Especially if their sports injury is from…
Is 100% Recovery Ever Possible?
Nick here again and I’d like to talk to you about recovery… The more health conscious that we get as a nation, the more this question pops up in my clinic: “Will I return to 100% and be able to do everything that I used to be able to do, again?” The answer to this,…
Your Routine May Be Causing Your Shoulder Pain
Often times it can be hard to see what you’re doing wrong in your habits because, well, it’s your lifestyle. Your daily routine is so uniform to you that it can become second nature to read before bed, play around on your tablet or go for that game of golf on Friday night. What If…
Tendonitis: How Ice Will Make It Worse
This week’s topic…. Tendonitis. I’ve had a few cases of tendonitis at my Physical therapy clinic in Glendale, Arizona this past month and they’ve got three things in common… There’s a weakness in the muscle or one of the surrounding muscles, lots of muscle tension, and a history of repetitive movement under load. All of…
What is Tennis Elbow Caused By?
Although the term tennis elbow clearly originated from people hitting tennis balls around, the condition should be termed “computer elbow” at this point. These days, it’s more commonly caused by computer usage. Tennis elbow would best be described as a repetitive strain injury, which is ultimately induced by repetitive motions, leading to chronic exhaustion of…
Can You Exercise With A Bad Back?
Let’s talk about if it’s safe to exercises with a bad back… Last week one of my patients came to me with a question, and it’s one that we get asked often: “Is it OK to exercise when my back is hurting? I just got into a routine of going to the gym and working…
Why Does My Lower Back Hurt When I Do Sit Ups?
A lady messaged me the other day after watching our technique videos about lower back pain and asked: “I get low back pain during sit-ups. Am I doing something wrong?, or should I avoid them?” Great question! I’m glad she asked because this time of year, people begin to get more active in preparation for…
The Top Four Causes of Low Back Pain
There you are, going through life pain-free and doing all of the things that bring you joy in life. Playing a round of golf with your friends, running around with the grandkids, going for a bike ride with the family, or even tending to your garden. Then unexpectedly, something feels off with your lower back.…
What Should I Do About My Hip Bursitis?
Bursitis can be caused by daily activities. Spring has officially begun and it’s getting warmer and warmer here in Arizona, more people are going outside to do their favorite activities. Whether it’s gardening, jogging, tennis, or golf, I’m seeing more people out and about enjoying the wonderful weather that Arizona has to offer. But, as…
