The lunge is one of the seven primal movements — foundational patterns your body needs to perform life’s activities. It shows up in everything from walking up stairs to playing sports. But despite its importance, most people do it wrong. And improper lunges can lead to dysfunction, pain, and eventually injury. Let’s break this down
🌱 Gardening Hurts? How to Protect Your Body While Doing What You Love Gardening brings joy to so many people — the satisfaction of growing your own food or flowers, the quiet peace of working in the soil. But for many, it also brings back pain, neck stiffness, sore knees, or overall fatigue. It doesn’t
We’re seeing it more and more — hip replacements at younger and younger ages. In fact, over 544,000 people get hip replacements every year. That’s wild. But here’s the thing: surgery isn’t your only option. Whether you’re dealing with hip pain, trying to prevent it, or just want to move better and stay strong, the
Whether you’re a man or a woman, your pelvic floor is essential for a strong, mobile body — yet it’s one of the most overlooked systems in human movement. Your pelvic floor isn’t just “down there” — it’s the foundation for your spine, hips, and core. But here’s the truth: Most people don’t know how
Bending is one of the most common movements we use in everyday life—picking up your kids, moving a box, swinging a golf club. But most people don’t do it well. That poor movement adds up, leading to tightness, pain, or injury over time. So should you jump straight into Romanian deadlifts (RDLs) or kettlebell swings
There is what is factually happening and your perception of what is happening. Being aware and managing these two situations will either lead you to suffering or not. Check out this video to raise your awareness and help you move through your sticking points. Click the image to watch the full video What Are You
Sarcopenia doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s a progressive condition that weakens your muscles, damages your posture, and erodes your ability to move and live freely. While most people associate sarcopenia with aging, research shows it can begin as early as your 30s. And despite common advice, lifting weights, eating more protein, or taking hormone supplements
Back pain affects over 550 million people worldwide, and with that kind of number, it’s no surprise people are searching for relief—fast. One of the more popular trends? Hanging from a pull-up bar to decompress the spine. But is this method really helping, or could it be doing more harm than good? Let’s break it
Fascia connects everything in your body. It holds, supports, and integrates your muscles, bones, and organs. If you want a body that’s strong, mobile, and pain-free long-term, you have to learn how to work with your fascia the right way. Most people think they are training fascia when they foam roll or do myofascial release—but
The squat exercise is one of the seven primal movements. But unlike the others, a properly executed squat is the only one that can directly improve your posture. Most people learn to squat the wrong way. Fitness classes, trainers, and online videos often pass down bad form like it’s tradition. Challenges like “100 squats a
Are you searching for lower back pain relief? Googling lower back pain exercises, stretches, or massages? You’re not alone—lower back pain affects over 619 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of disability. I know the frustration personally. About 16 years ago, I fell into that statistic. I tried doctors, PTs, chiropractors,
Using AI for fitness may seem like a modern-day solution. Brands like Peloton and Tonal promise an at-home personal trainer experience powered by smart technology. But is that program really right for your body? Will it help you progress—or leave you frustrated and stuck? Hi, I’m Ekemba Sooh, owner of SolCore Fitness. I’ve spent 30
Taking control of your health is the goal. But unless you’re deep in the health and fitness world, you don’t know everything it takes. Jumping between classes, trainers, and therapists feels productive. But that only works if you actually understand how to structure and integrate everything—if you’re truly acting as the lead contractor of your
The sacroiliac joint—or SI joint—is one of the most misunderstood areas in the body. And yet, it plays a massive role in your ability to move, feel good, and stay injury-free. If you’ve ever looked for SI joint exercises or ways to relieve SI joint pain, chances are the info you found was generic, over-simplified,
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to constantly be somewhere else in your mind. Scrolling through social media. Texting someone who isn’t in the room. Replaying yesterday or stressing about tomorrow. This emotional disconnection is a signature of modern life. But when your body is here and your mind is not, you miss the real
Click on the image to watch the video. We’ve all heard the saying: “Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is insanity.” We know it logically. But most people don’t feel it deep enough to change. And that lack of internal understanding sabotages their progress before it even starts. Let’s talk
“Duck butt” might sound funny, but anterior pelvic tilt is no joke. It’s a common postural issue where your pelvis tilts too far forward—and it’s one of the main reasons people suffer from chronic lower back pain, disc bulges, SI joint instability, and more. I’m Ekemba Sooh, SomaTherapist and SomaTrainer. I had anterior pelvic tilt
If you’re dealing with iliopsoas muscle pain—sometimes called psoas pain—you’re not alone. The iliopsoas plays a critical role in how your spine, pelvis, and hips move… and when it’s tight, weak, or dysfunctional, it can cause low back pain, hip pain, bursitis, pelvic issues, and more. But here’s the real problem:Most people—and even many professionals—oversimplify