Topical pain creams can be helpful with sore muscles and achy joints. However, they won’t: cure you of your back pain, fix your posture, change your behaviors, or make you stronger. The good news is that there is a place and time for these creams and in today’s video I share with you two actions……
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We are specialists in treating pain with lifestyle modifications, nutrition and good quality movement. As a result, we are able to help clients get out of pain without the use of medications or surgery. However, there are some instances where medical intervention is needed. Learn more about it in today’s video. If you don&…
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Chronic pain is more than just physical ailments affecting your body. It goes a lot deeper; there is a mental aspect that can be just as important as nerve irritation or tissue damage. Learn more about it in today’s video. Dr. Ashley Mak, PT, DPT, CSCS…
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Sometimes pain lasts beyond 6-8 weeks, which falls outside the healing window for most injuries. Nerve pain is often associated with longer term injuries, and is often described as burning, numbness, and tingling. The number 1 tactic to follow is find the position or exercise that reduces the nerve irritation….
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True tissue injury is a common cause of pain. There are a few stages of healing: inflammatory, profileration and maturation. Each stage is responsible for proper healing of the tissue. The pain associated with a tissue injury is called nociceptive pain. Learn more about it in today’s video….
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Hudson River Fitness specializes in helping busy adults live pain-free lives without the use of surgery or medications. However one big problem that’s often overlooked is not understanding what pain actually is. As a result, you feel powerless hoping that one day you’ll experience true relief. So in today’s video I go over…
One common treatment for back pain is a spinal injection. While these injections can be helpful, there are steps you should consider taking to prevent future flare ups. Learn more about it in today’s video….
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There are two types of stretches: passive and dynamic. Passive stretching is when you stay in one position for a set time, whereas dynamic stretching is when you move in and out of tension. I’m a huge fan of dynamic stretching because of its effects before and after workouts include include improved blood flow, better……
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When you follow through with various stretches and exercises, you’re moving more than just muscles. In fact, you’re also stretching out nerves that can be irritated with being elongated or shortened for too long. Nerves respond differently than muscles, and they should be treated differently. Learn more about how nerve stret…
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The sciatic nerves are directly irritated by the piriformis, glutes, hamstrings, and calves because it runs through them. However, a tight back can irritate the nerves directly by placing too much stress on the spine, or causing the other muscles (like the ones listed above to put pressure on the nerve. This hidden cause of……
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