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How Can I Relieve a Headache? (Part 2)
There is no once stop shop when it comes to fixing headache pain but here are a few helpful tips to reduce your pain and start working on...
David Potucek
Oct 8, 20243 min read


What Causes Headaches? (Part 1)
People with headaches not only have problems pain but also with sleep and mental health, including depression and anxiety. Headaches...
David Potucek
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Barefoot Shoe Toolbox: The Gear to Transition
Ready to dive into barefoot or minimalist shoes? Here is our gear tool box to make that transition smooth and pain free. You can of...
mtscait
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Barefoot Shoe Toolbox: The Exercises to Transition
Ready to dive into barefoot or minimalist shoes? Here is our exercise tool box to make that transition smooth and pain free. The common...
mtscait
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Are barefoot and minimalist shoes good for you?
The barefoot or minimalist shoe trend has started to gain traction - but are they good for you? The short answer: it depends! The long...
mtscait
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Foot Pain Solutions
We give some real life suggestions of how to combat foot pain, and when to go see a doctor.
mtscait
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Understanding and Dealing with Tailbone Pain
Sitting is a fundamental part of our lives, between driving to work, sitting at your desk, or going out to eat with friends - we all have to sit at some point in the day. The tailbone - or the coccyx - can make sitting hard. Coccyx pain, also known as coccydynia, can be a real drag. The coccyx is a small bone at the bottom of the sacrum. It is an attachment point for our pelvic floor muscles, an anchor for the spinal cord, and a keystone structure for the pelvis. For such a
mtscait
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Understanding Rib Cage Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment (Part 2)
Understanding Rib Cage Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment (Part 2) Here are a few exercises we use to treat rib pain: Gentle movement...
David Potucek
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Understanding Rib Cage Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment (Part 1)
Rib pain can have an impact on your quality of life, making tasks like sitting, breathing, sleeping, or even laughing unbearable. It can...
David Potucek
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Tennis Elbow Part 2 – Exercises for Rehab
An overview of exercises and guidelines for recovery from tennis elbow.
David Potucek
Jul 16, 20243 min read


Tennis Elbow Part 1 – Symptoms and Causes
Learn about the causes and symptoms of tennis elbow.
David Potucek
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Understanding Levator Ani Syndrome: Relief for Pelvic Pain
Are you experiencing rectal or vaginal pain? Difficulty with bowel movements? Urinary urgency or urinary leakage? You’re not alone. Levator ani syndrome can explain all these symptoms and more, and the good news is there are treatments that can give you relief for the pelvic pain you are experiencing! What is Levator Ani Syndrome? The levator ani is group of muscles that is the pelvic floor. These muscles play a crucial role in supporting your bladder, bowel, and reproductive
mtscait
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Myth Busting: Urinary Leakage and Exercise
I put "write an outline for a blog post about urinary leakage and exercise" into Gemini (google's version of ChatGPT) to start writing this blog post. As I read through what it spit out in just 5 seconds, I knew I was going to be writing the entirety of this post myself. The AI generated post was full of myths that need to be busted. So today I will be bringing you the FULL story on urinary leakage and exercise. I commonly work with patients who leak with running, box jumps,
mtscait
Jun 19, 20243 min read


Thirsty? Hydration tips for optimal performance!
It's that time of year - finally warm and sunny! We also see some increased instances of people being less than optimally hydrated. Could...
mtscait
Jun 10, 20242 min read


What are Good Exercises to Help Back Pain? How to Fix Back Pain With Physical Therapy (Part 2)
Physical therapy for back pain involves a multitude of different things. Hands on work to improve muscle length and joint mobility can...
David Potucek
Jun 4, 20242 min read


What are the Deep Core Muscles of the Back? How to Fix Back Pain With Physical Therapy (Part 1)
When we think about strengthening our bodies, we often focus on the mover muscles like biceps and pecs. However, there is a group of...
David Potucek
May 29, 20243 min read


What are the Deep Core Muscles of the Neck? How to Fix Neck Pain with Physical Therapy... (Part 2)
Physical therapy for neck pain involves a multitude of different things, hands on work to improve muscle length and joint mobility can be...
David Potucek
May 14, 20242 min read


What are the Deep Core Muscles of the Neck? How to Fix Neck Pain with Physical Therapy... (Part 1)
The neck has 7 vertebrae and there are multiple deep “core” muscles of the neck. They play a crucial role in stabilizing and supporting...
David Potucek
May 7, 20242 min read


Shin Splints: Don't let your shins stop you!
All the basics you need to know about what shin splints are!
mtscait
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Unleash Your Inner Powerhouse: The Unexpected Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy often carries a hushed stigma, shrouded in mystery and rarely discussed openly. But beyond the whispers lies a powerful tool for improving not just urinary and bowel control, but also your overall well-being. Let's shed light on this incredible therapy and explore its surprising benefits. As we discussed in previous posts, the pelvic floor is a network of muscles supporting all of your internal organs, and a major contributor to core stability. W
mtscait
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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