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2024-11-4
Why There’s No “Magic Fix” for Chronic Pain in Fitness – But Here’s What Can Actually Help
One of the biggest issues social media has brought to fitness is the idea that there’s *one* or even a handful of exercises that can “fix” your shoulder, back, knee, or any other pain. The truth? There’s no magical exercise […]
read more2024-10-31
How Trying To FIX Your Pain Makes Your Chronic Pain Worse!
The hedonic treadmill is a psychological concept referring to our tendency to quickly adapt to both positive and negative life changes, returning us to a baseline level of happiness or contentment. This phenomenon is often discussed in the context of […]
read more2024-10-30
Why Fitness & Physical Therapy Struggle to Help Chronic Pain
If there’s one roadblock that both clients and coaches consistently face, it’s dealing with chronic pain. People tell us their biggest barrier to making progress in training is pain. Coaches repeatedly ask how to help clients who feel limited by […]
read more2024-10-28
Stop Doing THIS Social Media Hip Mobility Drill
As a coach and educator, it’s challenging to counter all the misinformation on social media. Some of it is flat-out wrong; other times, it’s inefficient or overly complex for common issues. A great example? The techniques many use to improve […]
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Why Understanding Fascia Improves Glute Training
Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) In functional movement training, the posterior oblique sling (POS) plays a pivotal role in developing strength, stability, and efficient movement patterns. This interconnected […]
read more2024-10-2
Build Shoulder Stability, Core Strength, & Hip Mobility With THESE PNF Drills
It doesn’t sound like something you would hear a lot about on social media. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a specialized approach that taps into the nervous system to enhance muscle strength, flexibility, and motor control. Among its techniques, PNF […]
read more2024-09-30
Why Heel Elevated Squats Could Be Causing More Knee Issues
Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) Ever since there has been an influx of what seems like everyone doing heel elevated squats, I have NOT been a fan! In […]
read more2024-09-29
Why The Feet Are Essential For Strong Adductors & Groin Pain
A major theme that we keep discussing is how our bodies are an interconnected system where no part works in isolation. While it’s common to think of the body’s muscles, bones, and joints as individual components, a deeper look reveals […]
read more2024-09-3
Fitness Misses THIS BIG Knee Pain Solution
Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) I get it, if you experience pain in any part of your body you JUST want it to go away. That is why […]
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