All posts by Dr. Mike Venezia

Are You “Backed Up?” A Muscular Approach to Relieving Constipation

March 20, 2019   |   By Dr. Mike Venezia   |   Categories: Uncategorized  

Everyone has been constipated at least once in their life.   What happens when your infrequent backups become an everyday occurrence?  The normal course of action is to load up on laxatives, stool softeners or enemas. Most of these treatments, natural or not, put a tremendous amount of stress on your body. So, what if there … Continue reading Are You “Backed Up?” A Muscular Approach to Relieving Constipation

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Do You Have a Pain in the A$$? Part 1.

July 1, 2018   |   By Dr. Mike Venezia   |   Categories: Gluteal Pain   Hip Pain   SI Joint Pain  

So often patients describe their pain as “sciatica”, too often doctors agree and diagnose their pain as “piriformis syndrome”.  But the gluteal region is more complicated that pointing to a spot on your buttock and a diagnosis is made.  There are numerous reasons for a pain in your gluteal region.  Deep Gluteal Pain Syndrome (DGPS) … Continue reading Do You Have a Pain in the A$$? Part 1.

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Do You Even Stretch Bro?

February 2, 2017   |   By Dr. Mike Venezia   |   Categories: Fitness  

Training for any sport, professional or recreational, athletes recognize the benefit of a strength and conditioning program…but what happened to stretching?  There are many reasons for stretching’s lack of popularity.  Aesthetically, stretching doesn’t produce the same outward appearance as does strength training. The muscle development gained during an 8-week training program, is much more apparent … Continue reading Do You Even Stretch Bro?

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