Most people remember kinesiology tape from the 2008 or 2012 summer Olympics. Athletes of all sports, from volleyball to swimming, could be seen sporting colorful tape applied in crazy patterns. But how does kinesiology taping work? Stick around to find out, plus plenty of pro tips to help your tape actually stay on. WHAT IS …
Muscle scraping is one of the newest recovery tools to hit the mainstream health and fitness market. From muscle knots to plantar fasciitis, people are using muscle scraping tools as a quick and easy way to grab some pain relief at home. But what is muscle scraping and is it right for you? Let’s find …
It’s natural to slouch sometimes, but when you spend hours in poor postural positions, it starts to take a toll on your physical and mental well-being. That’s right, slouching not only causes a host of aches and pains that can worsen over time but is also linked to emotional well-being and self-confidence. Luckily, there are …
Pain is a complex issue. While we’d all love a few magic stretches, the truth is, the puzzle is much more complicated. Did you know that deep breathing can be a crucial piece to tackling back pain? That’s right; these simple and accessible techniques can help to rebalance your system and decrease pain. Stick around …
TENS units (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) are marketed as a convenient non-drug way to decrease pain. TENS was all the rage in physical therapy in the ’80s and ’90s. People could be seen lined up on tables in PT clinics receiving this seemingly magic modality. Since then, there’s been a lot of research on the …
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Wouldn’t it be great to get a massage every day and melt away your aches and pains? Here on planet earth, that isn’t possible for most of us. But there are plenty of fitness gadgets to get some workout recovery and pain relief at home. Both foam rollers and massage guns aim to improve blood …
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There are many workout recovery tools on the market competing for your attention (and dollars). Sidekick is bringing workout recovery to a whole new level with an affordable line of muscle scraping tools, that you can use at home, to address problem areas. Muscle scraping tools offer a different type of soft tissue mobilization that …
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Do you have bad posture? Have you tried everything to “fix” your posture, but nothing seems to work? Unfortunately, there’s no quick magical solution. But, if you focus on these three things, you can improve your posture by building healthy habits that stick. WHAT IS POSTURE? Posture is much more than your ability to walk …
Cardio is hardio. For real, exercise is uncomfortable. It’s no wonder so many people don’t like it. Unfortunately, no one is handing out healthy lifestyles for binging on Netflix or surfing your Facebook feed. Bummer. Whether it feels like it or not, our bodies crave movement. I love exercise. I love how it makes me …
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A big part of success with physical therapy is your ability to keep up with your exercise program during and after PT. But when you’re at home, you may not have all those unique gadgets they have at the physical therapy clinic! Don’t worry! It’s easy to have the necessary tools at home to stay healthy …
