Why Some Exercises Are Riskier Than Others

I had come to a stop in traffic. I turned my head to the left and there, in a street front shop with large glass windows, was a fitness center. What I saw through the window was a man, maybe 60ish in years,

Change Your Squat

When Procrastination Becomes Your Friend…

procrastinare, from pro- forward + crastinus of tomorrow, from cras tomorrow ….when you want to buy a new car or house or big screen television and you know you really don’t have the money

Clocks, Clouds, and Meniscus Tears

In 1966, scientist / philosopher Karl Popper wrote an essay entitled, “Of Clouds and Clocks”.  He believed that studying physical systems could be divided into two categories: clocks or clouds. Clocks

My Ten Favorite Posts for 2013

As 2014 rapidly approaches, I thought today would be a good day for my ten favorite posts of 2013. This is an easy way to find content that can help you become healthier, more fit, and happier in 2014. And

How to Swing Your Way to A Less Painful Hip

A reader sent me a question regarding how to apply the concept of low load, high volume repetition that we often use for knee pain to the hip. Here’s his question and my reply. “I am looking

Move It or Lose It

I met my friend and guitar teacher, Jim Collard, for dinner at Maudie’s – a favorite Tex-Mex food haven of mine. We found our way to a table and as we were about to sit down, I saw to my left,

Why Stretching May Be the Last Thing to Do When Your Hamstrings Feel Tight

About twenty years ago, I stumbled onto something while working with people who had lower back pain. Almost all of these folks complained of tightness in their hamstrings. Some felt tightness at rest but

When Big Things Are Little Things And Little Things Are Big things

In the movie Chocolat, a single mother and her six year old daughter move to a small town in rural France and open a chocolate shop. The townspeople initially shun her and the shop. She’s open on Sundays,

Tips On Sitting And Back Pain

As an Introvert, I like stillness. Quiet. It’s energizing to me. Now, if you’re an Extrovert, stillness is about the last thing you want but there’s something good about stillness for