You probably know someone who has done it or are currently doing it. Intermittent fasting is becoming very popular right now as many of us are trying to lose body weight/fat. Many popular podcasters and diet gurus promote intermittent fasting as a good and safe way to improve your metabolic health. Before we go over … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting Made Easy →

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This article follows Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia) Part 1, and discusses the non-surgical management of athletic pubalgia with a focus on exercise rehabilitation. 1. Rest and Activity Modification Avoid activities that exacerbate the pain, such as running, twisting, or heavy lifting Engage in low-impact exercises like swimming or cycling to maintain fitness without stressing the … Continue reading Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia). Part 2 →

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Despite its name, a sports hernia is not an actual hernia. It’s an injury (usually a tear) to a tendon or muscle in your lower abdomen or groin that causes chronic pain. Approximately 5-18% of adult athletes experience sports hernias every year. A better, but lesser known, name for this injury is athletic pubalgia. Athletic … Continue reading Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia). Part 1 →

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In our healthcare practice, Back to Function, we identify six areas of health that impact wellness: Nutrition Rest Exercise Stress Management Function of the Spine and Nervous System Spiritual Health Most of our clients know that we are skilled in helping them with the first 5 items on this list, but the 6th area, spiritual … Continue reading Spiritual Health & Prayer →

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Elbow pain is a common complaint that we see at Back to Function. Elbow pain may originate in the joint itself, or from any of the many surrounding muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. Elbow pain usually worsens with activities or movement of your arm or wrist. Anatomy of the elbow joint The humerus (upper arm … Continue reading Overuse Injuries of the Elbow →

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