How Core Performance Can Influence the Neck, Upper Back, and Shoulders When someone comes to me with neck, upper-back, or shoulder pain, I do not assume that the entire problem begins where the discomfort is felt. The body works as an interconnected system. The...
The Power of Core Performance: More Than Strong Abdominal Muscles When people hear the word “core,” they often think about six-pack abdominal muscles, sit-ups, planks, or holding the stomach tight. Core performance is much bigger than that. The core is a coordinated...
How the Feet, Ankles, Hips, Pelvis, and Core Work Together in Teenage Runners Running may look like a simple activity, but every stride requires coordination throughout the body. The foot makes contact with the ground. The ankle responds to the surface. The knee moves...
When Running Soreness Is More Than Normal: What Parents of Cross-Country and Track Athletes Should Notice Cross-country and track athletes expect to feel tired after hard training. Their legs may feel heavy following hill repeats, speed work, a long run, or a...
Orthopedic Massage for Teenage Runners: A Young Athlete’s Experience With Soreness, Recovery, and Rest Cross-country athletes train over long distances and changing terrain. Track athletes may combine sprinting, distance running, jumping, strength training, and...
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