Why Your Muscle Aches and Pains Keep Moving Around (And What to Do About It)

chronic pain and muscle tension is frustrating and disruptive.

Ever feel like your body is playing a game of tag with pain? One day it’s your knee, the next it’s your lower back, and soon after, something else starts acting up. These mysterious muscles aches and pains that seem to migrate from one part of your body to another are not only frustrating—they’re puzzling. […]

Where do random aches & pains come from?

random aches and pains

Have you ever experienced random aches and pains when you wake up in the morning? You went to bed feeling fine, and suddenly, BAM!—another reminder you’re not getting any younger. Where on earth did that new ache or pain come from? Allow me to introduce you to a concept known as “The Threat Bucket.” The […]

Does a strong core prevent back pain?

A stable core prevents back pain

There is no shortage of Internet info readily available extolling the virtues of a strong core and how it prevents back pain. Take a lap on any social media platform and numerous Fit-fluencers will show you how to get a stronger core in 60-seconds or less with some circus-looking routines. As if… As a 25-year […]

Why Do I Have Neck Pain With Exercise?

what can I do about neck tension? Neck pain with exercise.

Do you feel more pain in your neck than any other body part after exercise or a long day working in the yard? A common pattern I see in my restorative movement therapy practice is neck tension with physical exertion. During workout routines, yard work, or any other host of physical activities, some individuals will […]

What is Sciatica, and why is it so shady?

Sciatica pain can be incapacitating, severely limiting your ability to perform even the simplest daily activities. It’s that unrelenting pain shooting down your leg, the tingling sensation that won’t let you sit comfortably, and the constant reminder that your body is not functioning as it should. What makes it even more challenging is sciatica often […]

Achieve Pain Relief and Injury Recovery through Active Living

pain relief and injury recovery

In the midst of life’s hustle and bustle, where stress seems unending and busyness is the norm, feeling weary and uncomfortable during your daily activities might seem inevitable. Is it possible to achieve lasting pain relief and injury recovery in the middle of the unending to-do lists? Let’s take a moment to imagine a life […]

Muscle Pain? Meet Your Solution

Muscle pain hurts and slows you down

Living with muscle pain is exhausting. Experiencing a decrease in your performance, coupled with limitations on what you can physically do is extremely discouraging as well. Because of this, it’s not uncommon to feel frustrated while trying to find longer lasting relief. Don’t be stuck in a therapy merry-go-round of endless appointments and co-pays. However, […]