Corrective exercises

Aug 29 2022

Small Daily Habits Over Time Yield Big Results In Health And Fitness

We talk a lot about the power of daily habits. It’s IMPOSSIBLE to overstate their importance. Every little thing you do every day adds up over time.

This is how you either
a) get where you want to be or 😄
b) don’t.☹️

People today want a magic pill to “fix” them. A fat blocker, an energy booster, a potion to give us mental clarity, a handful of random exercises that they will magically be able to do and their body will feel amazing….🤷🏾

But too many refuse to look inside.

I believe YOU know the truth about all this, and I believe you’re willing and able to focus on your own power to improve your life, rather than some “thing” out there. And I believe you know that we reach our big goals through consistent dedication across a long period of time. After all, only a fool has “winning the lottery” as his retirement plan, right?

Financial freedom comes from making the right choices and then taking the right steps, over and over again, in support of them. Making regular deposits to your savings account, for example – and budgeting for big purchases.

It’s the same way with healthy living. A binge diet doesn’t work. Endless hours of cardio crammed into a weekend won’t get you anything but sweaty. Only relying on your time with a professional to fix what ails you without doing any homework.

But committing to a corrective exercise plan and sticking to it? Yep! That works.

Purposefully making time for a little bit of your exercise homework on a regular basis? That, too.

Sleeping right, loving yourself, and managing your stress? Yes, yes and YES! See?

No magic pill will make you successful. Only YOU can do that, by doing the right thing over and over again, day after day after day… Like a concert pianist practicing the scales or an Olympian warming up before her run… That’s power.

That’s how you win See how a [personalized workout program] can set you up for success.

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Mar 27 2022

Leg Length Discrepancy DO You Have It? WHY It Matters. WHAT To Do.

Ever feel like your body is off-balance one hip higher, your shoes wear unevenly, or odd aches pop up in your knees, hips, or back? If so, you might have a leg length discrepancy and yes, it matters more than you think. This issue can have a direct impact on movement, posture, and discomfort throughout your body.

[The Ultimate Guide For A Holistic Exercises And Fitness Program]

Why Does Leg Length Discrepancy Matter?

When one leg is longer or shorter than the other—even by a small margin—it can throw your whole body out of balance. This can create issues wherever your body is weakest: hips, knees, feet, spine, or even in your digestion or thinking (thanks to nervous system compensation). Research estimates that 90% of people have some difference, but most are mild. About 20% of adults have a difference above 9mm (about 3/4 inch), which is significant enough to need support.

True vs. Functional Leg Length Discrepancy

True Discrepancy: One leg bone is physically shorter or longer, due to genetics, injuries, or surgeries (congenital, trauma, or after hip replacements).
Functional (Apparent) Discrepancy: The legs are structurally equal, but soft tissue, joint misalignments (like in your SI joint), or muscle imbalances make one leg “act” shorter. This is far more common, and easily misdiagnosed.

How Do You Know Which Kind You Have?

True: Only confirmed by measurements between bony landmarks (greater trochanter to lateral knee, or by X-ray).
Functional: May appear shorter/longer with some measurements, but really reflect pelvis, SI joint, or muscle tightness.

What Causes Leg Length Discrepancy?

Congenital structural differences (from birth)
Traumas/fractures or damage to growth plates (especially in childhood)
Hip or knee replacements, bone infections, tumors
Muscle or ligament tightness (especially hip rotator cuff, SI joint imbalance)

How Much Is Too Much?

Small differences (<10mm or 1/2 inch) rarely cause problems. Above 10mm, you’ll likely feel symptoms—back/hip/knee pain, uneven wear on shoes, or even poor posture and gait changes. Significant differences may require lifts, physical therapy, or, rarely, surgery.

What Should You Do?

1.     Test & Measure
·       Compare both bone length (greater trochanter to ankle; not just ASIS-to-malleolus, due to joint effects).
·       Assess for SI joint or pelvic involvement: Often, a rotated or flared pelvis mimics a true discrepancy. Address this with appropriate therapy, not just a heel lift.
2.     Address Functional Discrepancies First
·       Target soft tissue and muscle imbalances, especially pelvic muscles and deep rotators (obturators, gemelli, piriformis, quadratus femoris).
·       Stretch AND strengthen—each muscle may need a different “counteraction” exercise. Check both sides to keep your pelvis balanced.
·       Avoid using heel lifts for purely functional causes, as they can reinforce imbalance.
3.     Stretching & Mobility Work
·       Find which stretches are hardest for you—those are probably your critical areas.
·       Don’t just focus on the “short” side—balance both.
4.     Know When to Involve a Specialist
   If you truly have a bone length difference >1/2 inch and symptoms persist, a skilled therapist or ortho can guide treatment, which may involve lifts, therapy, or rarely surgery.

Key Takeaway

Don’t assume all leg length differences need a “fix.” Find out whether yours is structural or functional, treat what you can, and always address muscle and joint imbalances alongside any other interventions. Your entire body from head to toe will thank you.

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Mar 05 2022

Neck Pain After Sleeping: 4 Reasons Why and What To Do About It

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Did you wake up this morning with a stiff neck—the kind where you can’t look over your shoulder or tilt your head comfortably? Neck pain after sleeping is extremely common, with several possible causes and, thankfully, multiple ways to address and prevent it.

Underlying Trauma
A history of trauma, like whiplash or a sports injury, can leave tissues tight, tender, or misaligned for years. Sometimes, the pain only shows up after sleeping when the body relaxes, cools down, and habitual tension “sets” into bad alignment. Not addressing acute issues right away can make future correction more difficult. Early, targeted mobility training and corrective exercise are key—even if the pain doesn’t seem urgent at first.
Postural or Overuse Strain
Desk work, smartphone use, and “tech neck” (forward head posture) retrain the body into poor alignment and chronic muscle tension. If you spend 8+ hours daily hunched forward, but only do an hour of corrective work (at best), the imbalance accumulates. This commonly leads to stiffness and pain after sleeping, when tissues contract and “remember” their imbalances. Address this by restoring shoulder, mid-back, and neck alignment; balance technology habits with posture- and flexibility-focused routines.
Pathology
Conditions like cervical radiculopathy, stenosis, or arthritis can all manifest overnight or in the morning as nerve signaling and disc pressures change with position. Persistent or worsening pain—especially with numbness, tingling, or weakness—deserves prompt professional assessment and a customized plan.
Sleep Position, Pillow, and Recovery
A poor sleep setup (too many pillows, sleeping on your stomach, or a lumpy mattress) disrupts healthy neck curves and strains muscles. Too little sleep or constant sleep interruption impairs tissue repair and healing, leading to more frequent or severe neck pain. The right pillow, good alignment, and consistent sleep hygiene are foundational for prevention.

What To Do About It

Start with gentle mobility: Hot showers, light stretching, and slow, easy neck movements can help “wake up” the tissues.
Consider alternating ice and heat to manage acute pain or inflammation.
Prioritize a balanced sleep setup: Neutral head/neck alignment, supportive pillows, and sleeping on your back or side (not your stomach).
Incorporate posture-focused, corrective, and mobility exercises throughout the day, not just after the pain sets in.
Seek professional help for persistent, severe, or radiating pain, especially if it comes with other symptoms.

[ELDOA: The Ultimate Spine And Joint Exercises]

Don’t let neck pain after sleep become your “normal.” Discover and address the true cause, and build sustainable habits to wake up pain-free and ready for life.

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Mar 05 2022

How To Brace Your Core To Protect Your Lower Back!

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Bracing the core is one of the most effective ways to stabilize and protect the lower back—during heavy lifting, dynamic movement, or simply daily tasks. But “bracing” is more than just squeezing your abs. To truly protect your spine, you need to know which core muscles matter, how to train them, and how to integrate them into all movement—not just during workouts.

What Is Core Bracing (And Why Should You Care)?

Core bracing simply means contracting all the muscles of your trunk front, sides, back, even the pelvic floor to create a “girdle” of stability around your spine. Think of how the body naturally tenses before a big exertion or if someone is about to punch you in the stomach—this helps distribute forces evenly and prevents sudden overload on any single spot in the spine.

Which Muscles Are Involved?

True bracing integrates:

All four layers of the abdominals (rectus, obliques, transversus, internal/external)
Deep spinal stabilizers (multifidi, transversospinalis)
The diaphragm (breathing muscle)
Pelvic floor
Back muscles (erectors, lats, serratus, etc.)

These muscles must function as a coordinated system to evenly “brace” the spine—so no one link becomes the weak point.

The Keys to Smart Bracing and Injury Prevention

Start With Deep Muscles: Deep stabilizers (like the TVA and deep back muscles) activate first to prepare the body for movement.
Progress to Superficial Muscles: Once deep muscles are awake, train global movers like obliques and erectors in different planes—flexion, extension, rotation, lateral stability.
The Beam Phenomenon: During squats and deadlifts, bracing helps the spine act like a strong beam—so force moves through the trunk, instead of collapsing onto the lower back.
Don’t Overuse Bracing: You don’t need to brace every second of the day—only before higher-effort movements or when lifting, twisting, or reaching. For daily life, your core should work reflexively after proper training.

How To Learn (And Progress) Core Bracing

Awareness: Practice “bracing for a punch” lying on your back, feeling your abs, sides, and lower back tighten in unison.
Breathe While Braced: It’s crucial to maintain breathing—a true brace allows for expansion and natural breath, not holding.
Segmentally Strengthen: Build up reps of basic holds, then layer in movements (squat, hinge, carry, overhead press).
Stretch and Normalize Weak Links: Segmentally train deep stabilizers, then all layers of abs and back, then global movements.
Integrate Into Your Life: The real win is a core that reflexively supports you during life—not one that needs constant conscious effort.

With a systematic approach—segmental strength, fascial training, posture work—bracing becomes second nature, and lower back injuries become far less likely—whether you’re working at a desk or lifting heavy in the gym.

If you want a holistic program that’s more than “just another ab workout” and addresses your needs down to the weak links, we can help. Book a [free consult] to get a custom plan for a strong, pain-free back and a core that keeps you resilient for life.

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Feb 19 2022

4 Steps On How Not To Get Frustrated With A Corrective Exercise Program

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Getting injured isn’t just painful it’s often maddening, especially when a corrective exercise program seems slow, confusing, or never-ending. The good news? There are concrete ways to break the cycle of frustration, so you can move forward in your recovery and come back stronger than ever.

Step 1: Get Specific and Get Curious

Most frustration comes from generic, surface-level advice—“just do X for your knee,” or “try this for your back.” But lasting results require a specific, holistic perspective. Zoom out: assess all the tissues, joints, and habits involved, not just the “squeaky wheel.” Don’t be afraid to ask more questions of your coach, read beyond the basics, or demand an individualized approach that’s tailored to the real cause of your issue—not just the symptoms.

Step 2: Stop the Comparison Game Own Your Pace

Corrective exercise takes time. Symptoms often last because underlying compensations have built up for months or years. Don’t get stuck comparing yourself to “fast healers” or internet testimonials. Accept that the process is nonlinear, and that small, focused wins build the fastest long-term progress. The less negative self-talk, the easier it gets to keep showing up and doing the right things every day.

Step 3: Expect “Productive” Discomfort Not Suffering

It’s totally normal for corrective exercises to feel challenging, awkward, or sometimes uncomfortable—especially if soft tissue is stiff, joints are sticky, or new patterns are required. But true suffering means you’re doing the wrong exercise, too much, too soon, or fighting the process. Learn to distinguish between healthy training discomfort and bad pain. Treat each session as a chance to practice patience, breathe deeply, and learn from experience—not just to “grind through.”

Step 4: Find Acceptance and Focus on What You Control

Frustration around injury often comes from wanting to skip steps or fast-forward the process. Instead, accept your current state, focus on consistent progress, and get curious about deeper aspects of health, movement, or mindset you may have previously overlooked. The more you accept and fully engage, the faster—and more lasting—your results will be. (And if you get stuck, find a trusted guide or support community.)

[Segmental Muscle Strengthening]

Corrective exercise is much more than a fix for a body part it’s a mindset and a toolkit for lifelong mobility, injury-prevention, and lasting change. Embrace the journey, adjust your expectations, and celebrate progress one step at a time.

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Feb 12 2022

Back Pain After Covid

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Are you dealing with back pain after COVID-19? You’re not alone. Back pain is one of the most common lingering symptoms after both infection and recovery a challenge felt by people of all ages and activity levels.

Why Back Pain Happens After Covid

Back pain can be a direct effect of COVID due to myalgia—generalized muscle and soft tissue pain caused by your body’s inflammatory response to fighting off the virus or as a side effect of the vaccine. Inflammation doesn’t always end when you test negative; your body might continue “defending” for weeks or even months, causing ongoing aches and back pain. This is part of what is known as “long COVID”.

Indirect causes are just as important:
Many people become more sedentary after (or during) illness—sitting more, working from home, and losing their regular movement and exercise routines.
Stress and lack of work-life balance increase tension, particularly in the spine, neck, and back.
Dehydration, already a common problem, is made worse as your body uses more water during infection and healing, leaving your discs and fascia less resilient.

Is It “Just” Covid, or Something Else?

If you notice new or worsening back pain after COVID, ask:

Was the pain present before, and is it worse now?
Are there other aches, joint issues, or general body pain? If so, it could be “long COVID.”
If you’re simply sitting more, skipping movement, or under new types of stress—those factors can be just as powerful.

Always follow up with your healthcare team to rule out reinfection or other health issues. For most, the pain is NOT dangerous, but persistent inflammation, dehydration, inactivity, or stress must be addressed for full recovery.

What Should You Do?

Hydrate thoroughly. Start each day with water and keep drinking throughout the day to rehydrate the spine, joints, and fascia.
Rebuild your work/life boundaries. Set opening/closing routines (especially if working from home), get up regularly, and don’t allow “life creep” into all hours.
Move more—gently and consistently. Aim for general daily activity (steps, gentle walks), not just “weekend warrior” blasts. Progress specific corrective exercises for your back, core, and posture as you recover.
Mind your stress. Take time to rest, get outside, meditate, and actively de-stress—your body and back will thank you.
Start or restart a balanced corrective/exercise program. Don’t jump right into intense workouts; first, restore foundational control and flexibility so your body adapts, not just compensates.

[Myofascial Stretching: The Best Total Body Active Stretches]

Persistent back pain after COVID is often multifactorial and almost always holistic in solution hydration, gentle movement, stress management, and a sustainable corrective program are key.

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Feb 12 2022

Sciatic Pain Secrets

Sciatic pain isn’t just a pain in the hip, butt, or leg—it’s a debilitating problem that can take over every aspect of daily life. If you’ve been searching for a cure and nothing works, you’re not alone: the sciatic nerve can be irritated or compressed at many different points, so a generic program will almost never be enough.

Why Formulaic Treatments Fail

Most conventional protocols target one or two common areas: the lumbar spine (disc herniation, bone spurs) or piriformis syndrome. But the real “secret” is that problems can start anywhere along the nerve’s path—from the lower back to the hip, fascial chains, hamstrings, or even the calf. If your care only focuses on one link, you might see little change—or even make things worse.

A Personal Story

Having suffered sciatic pain for years, I went through the checklist: imaging, painkillers, physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, yoga, pilates, and endless McKenzie exercises. Like many, I found partial, temporary relief—but never truly got my life back until I learned to assess the whole body and embrace a holistic, structure-first approach.

The Real Underlying Causes

Nerve root compression: Lumbar disc bulges, herniation, or spinal stenosis pinch the root of the nerve, sending radiating pain downward.
Piriformis & fascial entrapment: The nerve can be compressed as it passes through or alongside the piriformis, gluteal, or hamstring muscles, or by tight and fibrotic fascia.
Connective tissue “stickiness”: Fascia or scar tissue can tether or irritate the nerve anywhere in its course from the spine to the foot.
Other contributors: Poor hydration, poor posture, weak links in the core or lower chain, and poor movement mechanics can all keep the nerve “on edge” even after the initial injury.

What Actually Works

Pinpoint the true source of your pain with proper testing—don’t just trust imaging reports. Functional nerve tests and hands-on evaluations unveil what really needs work.
Address the whole kinetic chain:

Stretch and normalize not just the low back or piriformis, but also the glutes, hamstrings, and calf muscles (especially in cases where the sciatic nerve gets “tethered”).
- Use mobility training, fascia-focused techniques, and segmentally-strong corrective exercises to restore healthy nerve gliding.

Stay patient and persistent: The longer pain has been present, the deeper the compensation and the longer re-education will take. Good “hurts” (tightness, stretch, mild ache from exercise) are necessary; avoid sharp, worsening zaps or numbness.
Holistic support matters: Hydration, sleep, mindful movement, and stress management are all essential for full nerve recovery and prevention of relapse.

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If you’re exhausted by “recipe” approaches and want truly personalized help, book a diagnostic call. We’ll uncover where your stuck points really are, create a sustainable plan, and help you reclaim real mobility and comfort.

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Jan 29 2022

Piriformis Syndrome Treatment: STOP Foam Rolling!

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If you’ve struggled with pain deep in your glutes, you may have heard the term piriformis syndrome. Many people confuse it with sciatic nerve pain, and unfortunately, one of the most popular “solutions” — foam rolling with a tennis ball often makes the problem worse.

This article will clarify what piriformis syndrome truly is, how to distinguish it from sciatica, why aggressive rolling can be harmful, and what safe, effective treatment really looks like.

The piriformis is a small muscle deep beneath your glute max. It runs from inside your pelvis to your thigh bone’s greater trochanter. It’s crucial for external rotation of the hip and interacts with your pelvic floor muscles including the obturator internus, coccygeus, and levator ani, affecting pelvic balance, posture, and organ support.

The piriformis exits the pelvis via the greater sciatic notch, sharing a delicate passageway with the sciatic nerve itself. Depending on individual anatomy, the nerve may run above, below, or even through the muscle, which helps explain why piriformis dysfunction is often confused with or causes sciatic-type pain.

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It’s vital to distinguish between true sciatica (usually from lumbar spine issues) and piriformis syndrome. Positive results on the straight leg test often indicate nerve root issues from the spine, while the FAIR test (flexion, adduction, internal rotation) and outward foot rotation when lying supine may reveal piriformis-specific problems.

Should you stretch or strengthen the piriformis? In reality, most people need both. The piriformis often becomes both tight and weak. Its action is external rotation — stretching involves internal rotation, and strengthening involves careful, supported external rotation. Always address these needs within the context of whole-body, fascia-oriented chains.

Why is foam rolling a bad idea? The piriformis is layered among sensitive fascia and ligaments with the sciatic nerve dangerously close. A tennis ball cannot target it accurately and risks compressing nerves and delicate structures, often raising inflammation and aggravating your symptoms.

Instead, sustainable treatment for piriformis syndrome demands:

Professional diagnosis (to exclude spinal causes)
Targeted stretching and strengthening, done within the body’s connected chains
Skilled therapy to restore fascial and joint balance
Avoiding movements and modalities that could worsen irritation

The underlying theme is restoring overall structural balance and function not just “treating one muscle.” If you rebalance how your pelvis and hips work, pain and dysfunction often resolve naturally.

If you’re currently frustrated by piriformis syndrome and repeated failed attempts at relief, it’s time for a change. Respect your body’s architecture and fascia, and choose precise, guided exercises and therapy.

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Jan 20 2022

How To Stretch Properly For Mobility

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Are you struggling to get more mobile, finding standard mobility videos either too confusing, too hard, or even painful? Instead of a random list of exercises, lasting mobility comes from understanding why you’re stiff, how mobility decreases, and what rules and reasons should guide your routine.

Mobility is your ability to move freely and comfortably through the full range required by daily life and activities. Aging, lifestyle, and activity specialization decrease mobility—not simply because you’re inactive, but because repetitive patterns lock your body into just a small number of movements. For example, if there are a thousand possible motions but your routine uses just ten over years, the rest become dysfunctional and tight, while the familiar patterns get overused and stiff.

The foundation to improving mobility is hydration. Your soft tissues, especially fascia, rely heavily on water. If dehydrated, fascia acts like tough leather, restricting glide and flexibility. Quality water—at least a quart to half your body weight in ounces daily, preferably spring or properly filtered—is essential. Dehydration increases friction and micro-tearing, often wrongly perceived as “good soreness” from exercise, when it’s actually tissue damage that impedes mobility.

The next step is diagnostic: identify which tissues—muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules—are inhibiting your movement. Pushing through routines with undiagnosed restriction may only reinforce dysfunction. For genuine mobility gains, address the precise muscle or area, considering whether to strengthen or stretch, and being aware that some muscles become stiff from weakness and others from tightness. Know each muscle’s actions and counteractions to decide on the right approach.

Specificity is critical. Every body is unique, and mobility limitations often stem from a weak link in your own kinetic and fascial chain. For example, the popular McKenzie (cobra) press-up—often given for lower back pain—can worsen certain spinal conditions such as facet joint syndrome or move the spine out of the area needing mobility. Always consider which part of your spine or muscle is affected, how it should move, and use targeted approaches to open restricted segments.

For safe, lasting improvement, favor techniques that avoid excessive compression—translation exercises that separate joints without loading, and methods like ELDOA method for segment-specific joint opening.
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Are you hitting frustrating plateaus or making things worse with generic routines? Comment below to share what has and hasn’t worked for your mobility. The right plan respects contraindications, your history, and your individual structure—which is why guided assessment is so valuable.

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Oct 16 2021

Why Believing What Is Possible Is Setting You Up for Failure

What you think is physically possible for your body may not be the full truth—and these beliefs may set you up for failure in your fitness or rehab journey. The real limiting factor? Your proprioceptors—the thousands of mini “computers” throughout your body that sense movement, joint position, and potential.

Just being awake doesn’t mean these proprioceptors are switched on and working at full capacity. As the body becomes less active, these sensors go dormant, limiting the feedback they send to your brain. When you attempt a new exercise or corrective movement and it feels foreign or impossible, it’s not your true potential you’re experiencing—it’s the limits of your barely-awake proprioceptive system.

A common experience: a client asked to protract and retract his shoulder blades, essential for upper body mobility and health. Despite anatomical possibility, the initial attempt feels impossible—his proprioceptors are “asleep.” With guidance, assisted movement, and repetition, those signals begin to fire, a feedback loop forms, and new movement becomes possible.

Proprioception Exercises

This process reveals a critical rule for successful fitness: what feels difficult or awkward is a prompt to build your practice around it. Targeting these “impossible” actions gradually awakens proprioceptors, increases coordination, and resets your sense of what’s possible. With time, your body awareness improves, dormant movements activate, and your true functional capacity expands far beyond initial perception.

If frustration or belief in limitations is keeping you stuck, remember: your brain and proprioceptors can be rewired. With structured programming and repeated, conscious movement attempts, you’ll unlock new ability, awareness, and confidence.

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