There are several common misconceptions surrounding strength training that have pushed people away from strength training. Strength training has been around for quite some time, but is finally starting to make its way to the forefront of many workout programs in 2022. Which, with unmatched benefits, it is hard to imagine why it was not at the forefront to begin with.
Read MoreIf you are struggling with back pain, are frustrated with back pain, or have had chronic back pain...this is the month to pay attention to us. We are talking all about back pain this month! I find that with back pain, there are just way too many things. WAY too many things out there. If somebody out there is coming to you with 1 solution...1 big thing for back pain...or it's their way or the highway, I would probably argue that you turn around and run out of that room as fast as possible. Everybody is different.
Read MoreToday we are coming in hot talking about back pain. Specifically, why your back pain is not improving OR why you have gotten back pain AGAIN for a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th time. Really, I am talking about back pain because this is going to be the kick off of our topic for the month of July! Although this blog is specifically for back pain, this can apply to any type of pain.
Read MoreWelcome to the July Motus Minute where you will find the latest news, views, and announcements happening at Motus Rx Physical Therapy. For July were talking golf consistency, golf repeatability, nutrition, and July events happening!
Read MoreThose are the three major steps on how to physically improve for golf. So now we have a better understanding of what “golf fitness” really is all about if you are going about it correctly. It’s not blindly training on a treadmill, it's not blindly pounding balls at the range, it is identification: figuring out where you are at and where you want to go through the evaluation process that we have. Mobility, strength, power: physical adjustments and changes. When we are talking about our screening process, those are the three things that we are going to be looking at to physically improve. Re-integration: reintegration back into your sport. This includes practice with intent, finding someone that you like and trust, and continual objective measurement.
Read MoreThe number one thing that people were talking about was consistency. They wanted to know how they could get more consistent. Through my lens of working with biomechanics, golfers, and golf performance, the consistency aspect is always challenging because there are so many things that go into that. There is equipment, hand-eye coordination, club path, club face, set up posture, and the list goes on. Continue reading to discover how you can become more consistent and repeatable in your golf swing.
If Dr. Eric Wallace had a nickel for every time somebody said, "I have radiating into my leg and it's sciatica,” he’d be rich. Are you experiencing lower back pain, hip pain, burning or tingling down the leg, limited back mobility, shooting pain, or what you believe to be as sciatica? Motus Rx Physical Therapy’s latest blog post written by Dr. Eric Wallace can help you discover the root of your issues to achieve pain relief so that you can get back to doing the things you love.
Read MoreOne of the most commonly asked questions: What is the difference between acupuncture and dry needling in terms of pain relief? Acupuncture and dry needling in terms of pain relief are two approaches for reducing muscle tension release, facilitate muscle recovery and muscle rehabilitation, stimulate improved movement, encourage positive energy flow, kick start restoration of energy, and potentially increased desired range of motion.
Read MoreDr. Eric discusses why you could potentially be feeling anxious and how to cope with these feelings by identifying what you can and cannot control. Learn how to stop letting external forces affect you through the circle of concern vs circle of influence strategy. YOUR mental health & YOUR well-being plays a crucial role in YOUR outlook on life, YOUR happiness, and YOUR ability to enjoy the little things. Waste no more time letting external forces that you cannot control take a toll on you.
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