I’ve used a few simple techniques to help a few of my clients with their running technique. These ideas have also helped me overcome a long-term bout of heel and Achilles trouble. My clients often hurt when they ran so if nothing else, I figured they needed to run differently somehow. There was no guarantee that…
For effective management of persistent pain, provide a clear understanding of the factors that drive pain, develop graduated strategies to normalise and optimise movement patterns while controlling pain, and couple these steps by prescribing sports specific conditioning and a graduated return to sport. Addressing psycho-social stressors and unhealthy lifestyle factors is part of this process,…
This piece about my heel pain was in the works prior to my ACL mishap. It was great to banish my heel pain! I’m still happy about it! Now I just have to overcome this latest speed bump and all will be well. In Part I of this post I discussed my consultations with coach…
I’m really thrilled to be writing this post because it seems I’ve finally truly gotten rid of a chronic heel/Achilles/plantar fasciitis issue that has been with me for a long time. (I’ve said this before and I’ve been wrong, but for the record I’ve been running a lot and my heel hasn’t felt this good…
For anyone who’s interested in learning more about chronic pain and how to use the Z-Health Performance System to start overcoming chronic pain, I’m giving two lectures next week at the Cherry Creek Athletic Club in Denver. Both members and non-members are welcome. The lecture is free. Dates and times are: 5:45 pm, Tuesday, December 6th…
If you’re suffering from chronic pain, then understanding how pain works is key to overcoming it. The New York Times has a pertinent article regarding this very strange issue from which so many suffer. Giving Chronic Pain a Medical Platform of Its Own highlights a growing understanding of chronic pain by some medical professionals (and…
Gluten and ailments related to gluten such as celiac disease and gluten sensitivity have received a lot of press over recent years. It seems that more and more people are experiencing some sort of adverse reaction to gluten. Symptoms vary from mild to severe and may include various digestive issues, breathing issues, skin irritation, joint…
I find chronic pain to be a tremendously fascinating topic. It’s all around us and it’s mysterious. Even though it’s 2010 and we’re the beneficiaries of thousands of years of medical advances, we still have trouble fixing various lingering aches and pains. Reconceptualizing Pain According to Modern Pain Science comes from the wise Australians at…
Anyone who’s experienced chronic pain knows it can be a very mysterious issue. Chronic pain presents very different characteristics and patterns when compared to acute pain such as a skinned knee or a sprained joint. It may start for no clear reason and progress with no clear pattern. A long-ago healed injury may continue to…
This will be brief. I’m enormously excited over the results I’ve been getting from my Z-Health work. My back pain, Achilles pain and shoulder pain have all improved quite dramatically over the past few weeks. (I also added 70 lbs. to my deadlift in one fell swoop!) Yesterday it was my wife’s chance to be…