By Bill Waltzek- CPT Low back pain continues to be a topic that is brought up more often than you would think. Many people work long hours hunched over at their desks or put unwanted strain on their back during vigorous activities, yet they do not have strong core muscles to protect their spine. There are many reasons why someone …
3 Ways to Avoid A Painful Road Trip
By Bill Waltzek – CPT Summer is a great time to pack up the car and take a road trip. Exploring the open road through the countryside is an exiting way to escape the monotony of the daily grind. And of course who doesn’t want to reward themselves with a nice long vacation? This past summer my wife and I …
Is Your Job Destroying Your Body?
If you are like most people, you spend 8 hours or more sitting at a desk hunched over at your keyboard. Your shoulders are rounded, neck is stiff and lower back has been bugging you for the past few days. As we continue to age we can develop bad movement patterns that cause stiff muscles, bad posture and imbalances in …
Are Your Muscles Sore?
Have you ever tried untying a knot by pulling at both ends? I didn’t think so. Your muscles are the same way. Think of your muscles like rubber bands, each time you workout, the knot will only get tighter and eventually your body will have had enough and give out on you. An inexpensive way to break up knots in …