Everyone has tried to alter their weight. Most people try to lose; some do indeed try to gain. Both positive and negative societal impacts affect both sides of the gender line and as a result,...
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The Most Common Mistake Hockey Players With Back Pain Make
Have you ever had back pain after a long night of hockey? Or maybe woken up with a stiff and achy back the morning after? I know I have. It can be frustrating and a real drain on your day. I’v had a...
3 Plantar Fasciitis Myths
Waking up and having pain the first step (the most common symptom of plantar fasciitis) sets you up for having a bad day. You’re discouraged. Then your mind keeps thinking the worst thoughts....
The best dynamic warm-ups for hockey players?
In my previous blog post, I talked about how athletes should be doing dynamic stretches instead of static stretches for the majority of their pregame/pre-workout routine. Dynamic stretches are great...
The common stretching mistake
I remember going to gym class in elementary school up until high school the first thing we would do during a class was to get in a circle and do stretches. This stayed consistent with the sports I...
The deadlift has received more bad press than any other exercise in modern fitness. This bad rap has tainted what many consider to be one of the best exercises known to man.
While it is undoubtedly impressive to see a powerlifter deadlift three times their body weight, this movement is about much more than just pulling impressive poundages from the floor. The essence of...
Hey Do You Think You Have Poor Posture?
Hey there, my name is Nickolas McKeever and I’m a personal trainer in Oregon. More often than not clients and friends will come to me looking for help with their posture. I know personally having...
Most People Don’t Need Drugs or Surgery for Stenosis – Here’s Why
Spinal stenosis sounds like an intimidating medical condition that must surely mean you are in serious trouble. However, more often than not, stenosis needs treatment, but it is far from a death...
What to look for when choosing a chiropractor – Part 1 Neurological Examination
When you go to a chiropractor’s office for the first time or any musculoskeletal expert for that matter there are some basic things that you should look out for to make sure you are receiving the...
What’s a Cervicogenic Headache and What are its Probable Causes?
Do you experience headaches that start from the neck up? Does your neck feel stiff and unable to move? If so, it might be time to get checked for cervicogenic headaches. What is a cervicogenic...
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