New to running? An 8-step plan to get you started
Our very own, Dr. Paul Ochoa was recently interviewed for a fun piece on some tips n tricks to think about when starting to run. With nicer weather coming our way, running can be a great way to get back into your body and begin a more intense fitness routine but its good to keep […]
#DontShameTheShrug – Episode 3
In the season finale of #DontShameTheShrug, I go into some common exercises and how to incorporate a normal shoulder shrug! pull- ups, lat pull downs, overhead press… they al have one thing in common… shoulder shrugging, of course! It it hasn’t sunk in yet, shoulder shrugging is a normal part of any overhead motion and […]
#DontShameTheShrug – Episode 2
This Episode, I focus on a simple exercise that helps maintain shoulder health in most overhead activities and a little backstory on why it so helpful. Shoulder health is not always so straight forward so please remember to consult with your physical therapist… or just ask us 😬 … with any ongoing issue you might […]
#DontShameTheShrug – Episode 1
In a world of overhead athletes, pull ups and reaching up for cups on high shelves, the burning question of “what do I do with my shoulder blades?” has always given rise to a conflicting answers on whether to allow your shoulders to shrug or to pull them back and down. In our very own (very […]
A Story About Stairs
It was late May 2019 and I was in Colorado doing a weeklong fellowship observation. It was a small sleepy town with not much to do so most of the suggestions had to do with some outdoor activities. Being born and raised in New York City outdoor activities aren’t my first choice but, when in […]
Your Shoulder Hurts But Is It Really Your Shoulder Thats The Issue?
One of the most common complaints Ive been hearing about during this pandemic time has been the random onset of shoulder pain. Actually, scratch that. It’s usually described as “I think I messed up my shoulder somehow”, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it stems from the shoulder itself! Without going into the complexities of pain […]