Finding the right professional or type of treatment for lower back pain can be very confusing. There are so many options and it can be difficult to understand which one will be the best fit for your unique circumstance and body. There are orthopedic doctors, surgeons, pain specialists, chiropractors, trainers, wellness clinics and on and on. And, there is a never ending string of possible stretches and exercises posted on line. How do you know which ones to do? I'm here to explain why a...

There is more than one way to cook an egg. So goes the same for squats. The squat is a functional and versatile way to strengthen some very important leg muscles. These include the hip extensors (Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings and Adductor Magnus) and knee extensors (Quadriceps). Do your squats so that you can sit down and stand up, go up and down stairs, ski, surf, jump, and get down and up from the floor. And of course, having contoured and strong squat muscles help us feel better in our jeans...

It sounds so  simple , and I guess it really should be. Something we can do at any time and without having to think about it. How did it happen that running has been deconstructed and analyzed to the minutia? For the competitive athletes out there, the break down might make the difference for a win. For the rest of us, it can make the difference in the ease, enjoyment and longevity of our running careers.  There seems to be nothing more frustrating for a runner than to have some nagging issue...