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 →

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 →

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 →

What kind of shoes should you be wearing for your workouts? Many of us choose the shoes that we see advertised on television or on the internet that our favorite athlete is promoting. But is that the best shoe to maximize your training? When choosing the correct shoe you should take into account a few … Continue reading The Best Shoes for Your Next Workout →

One sport that has grown rapidly in popularity among our clients at Back to Function is pickleball.  A combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, pickleball is a fun and social sport, which is one reason it’s so popular. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a … Continue reading The Most Common Injuries in Pickleball & How To Prevent Them →

A 16-year old male high school football player reported to BTF with right hamstring area pain. He said he was sprinting at football practice and felt a “pulling sensation” in the right hamstring area and felt immediate pain. He said it felt like the hamstring muscle was “balled up” and was “very tight’. During an … Continue reading 16-Year Old High School Football Player With a Right Hamstring Tear →

Shoulder pain is a common complaint that we see at Back to Function. Shoulder pain may originate in the joint itself, or from any of the many surrounding muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. Shoulder pain usually worsens with activities or movement of your arm or shoulder. At Back to Function, we make sure to evaluate … Continue reading Shoulder Pain and How to Fix It →

Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Matt Heisig. I am the new doctor here at Back To Function. I am originally from Arizona but I found my way out to southern California through chiropractic school and now employed as a Chiropractor at BTF. I grew up playing hockey in Arizona since I was 5 years old and … Continue reading Dr. Matt’s Warm Up Sequence →

Cupping therapy has been around for thousands of years and is traditionally a form of Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern medicine. However, cupping therapy has become a popular treatment among athletes for sports injuries, and it can be performed by chiropractors, acupuncturists, medical doctors, physical therapists, and massage therapists. At Back to Function, as part of … Continue reading The Benefits of Cupping Therapy →

!– wp:paragraph –> You don’t have to back squat twice your body weight to put pressure on your spine. Activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and running also place compressive forces on the intervertebral discs of the spine. These discs act as shock absorbers, and they are placed under even more stress when we lift … Continue reading Reducing Low Back Injuries in the Weightroom →