Tired of shoulder pain, stiffness, or feeling like your arms just won’t move the way they used to? Don’t wait until surgery is your only option! It’s time to fix those shoulders, restore mobility, and stay pain-free for life.
Category: Move Pain-Free
How Inversion Can Help with Herniated Discs
If you’ve ever dealt with a herniated disc, you know how brutal it can be—radiating pain, numbness, weakness, and discomfort that just won’t quit. But here’s the good news: Inversion therapy can be a game-changer when it comes to managing and potentially improving herniated disc symptoms.
While inversion isn’t a cure, it can be an effective tool for managing pain, reducing compression, and promoting disc healing—especially when combined with strength training, mobility work, and proper movement habits.
Arthritis and Strength Training—Why Lifting Heavy is the Best Medicine
If you’ve been told to “take it easy” because you have arthritis, I’m here to tell you that’s bullsh*t advice. Strength training isn’t just safe when you have arthritis — it’s one of the best things you can do to fight it. And I don’t just say that as a trainer — I say that as someone living with arthritis in both shoulders, my left knee, and as someone who had my right hip replaced due to osteoarthritis.
Why Functional Exercises Are the Real MVP
If you’ve ever struggled to get up from a chair, carry groceries, or climb stairs without feeling like you’ve just run a marathon, this post is for you. Functional exercises are all about improving the quality of your daily movement. These aren’t just gym exercises—they’re movements that mimic real-life actions, making everything you do easier, safer, and more badass.
My Bionic (ok, Titanium) Hip – We Can Rebuild Him
I dodged the surgery for three years, enduring the pain like a stubborn warrior. Mostly because I made the big mistake of researching hip replacement surgery like I do everything. Once I found out that they basically rip your leg off, hollow out your hip socket and glue a new socket in, hack off the top of your thigh bone and drive a 6-8 inch spike with the end of a curtain rod down into that thigh, then attach it together to make a new ball and socket joint, I opted for the ZERO!!
Over 50? Stop making these 5 exercise mistakes
Avoid these 1, 2, 3, 4, five mistakes, and you’ll live a longer healthier life without turning into a gym casualty. So c’mon, let’s get started but let’s do this, the smart way! Age may just be a number… but you don’t want to be a statistic.
Child’s Pose and Its Benefits
This move stretches your back, hips, shoulders, knees and ankles all at once—perfect if you’ve been sitting too much or need to release tension.
Foam Roll For Knee Pain
Your knees don’t have to hurt if you understand that your knees aren’t the problem. It’s the muscles attached to your knees and a foam roller that might offer you a solution. If your knees hurt going up and down stairs, standing for long periods, during your workouts, or while playing your favorite sport – THIS is your solution!
Compression Sleeves: What’s the Hype All About?
Ever seen athletes (or your super-fit friends) rocking those sleek, tight sleeves on their arms or legs and wondered, “What’s the deal?” Let’s break down the magic behind compression sleeves and see if they’re worth adding to your fitness toolkit!
Vibration and Percussion Massage. What’s The difference?
If you don’t own a massage unit, you’re doing your aging, active body a grave injustice. I use mine on a regular basis for recovery and there are two kinds you should consider.
Free E-book: Introduction to Foam Rolling
What do you mean you don’t have a copy of my INTRODUCTION TO FOAM ROLLING e-book? Learning to use a foam roller is like discovering the Fountain of Youth!!
Before Jumping Right Into Exercise Do These 3 Things
If you’re over 40 STOP jumping into fitness programs until you do these 3 things!
3 Tips to Overcome Stiffness as You Age
Don’t let stiffness hold you back from crushing your fitness goals as you age! While stretching is essential, it’s not the only solution. Here are 3 game-changing tips to boost your flexibility and range of motion.
Fix What’s Broken Before You Start Banging on It
Stop pushing through pain, hoping it’ll magically go away! Your body’s screaming at you saying, ‘Fix me before you wreck me!’ Keep watching and I’ll show you how to fix what’s broken with a quick and simple approach that YOU can do yourself—no pricey physical therapy required.
3 Posture Stretches for Neck Pain and Better Posture
Your neck and upper back are killing you and you’re 3 inches shorter than you used to be because of your lousy posture! Here are 3 stretches that’ll get rid of that pain and have the NBA taking a second look!
Boost Your Mobility and Strength By Learning to DEEP SQUAT
Want to boost your mobility and strength effortlessly? Incorporate a daily deep squat into your routine!
Fix your feet
Being diagnosed with flat feet, my research led me to understand how our feet are supposed to work, therapies and exercises to restore my natural foot function and minimalist shoes.
Unlock Pain-Free Workouts with Corrective Exercise
Corrective Exercise is a vital tool for addressing muscle imbalances that cause muscle and joint pain and discomfort. It can affect our daily performance and your ability to work out. Check out the video in this post to find out more about taking care of your joints.
