Rehab & Recovery

Surgery isn't magic but sometimes it is the best option if you're willing to take the time to recover and undergo proper rehabilitation. Here's my story of osteoarthritis at 29 years old.

Understanding the role of recovery is the first step to improving your health, longevity, and performance as a strength athlete. Think of it like this: your training is the sledgehammer and your recovery is the raw materials and blueprints for improvement.

This article will give a thorough understanding of the similarities and differences between modalities, which modality is best for certain injuries, how they are best used in your training, and what their overall purpose is.

The shoulder is a complex joint but keeping it healthy can be simple. Many issues can be fixed or greatly improved with certain exercises and stretching.

There are several things to understand when putting together a rehabilitation protocol, but if you create the right plan and stick to it, you'll be recovered in no time.

If shoulder pain is holding you back when pressing overhead, the infraspinatus and AC joint are two likely culprits you should examine.

I've used these items before training as a way to warm up and loosen muscle fiber, and I've used them after training as a form of relaxation and recovery. In every case, they're improving the way I feel and lift.

If you've pushed your exercise intensity too far and crossed through the "training redline" into the zones of injury severity, it's going to take some time to heal. These are several techniques to help you understand the extent of your injury and rehabilitation process.

There are four common muscle injury patterns from the barbell bench press or "pushing forward." The subscapularis strain is the most common, but there are ways to test for it and treat it.

If you anticipate an extended period of time off, there are lots of things you can do right to avoid common mistakes. Your goal should be to come back stronger and tremendously benefit from time away from heavy weight.

The half-kneeling y-raise is great at showing athletes correct scapulo-humeral rhythm without the common compensations of the over-dominant accessory muscles of the neck and back. To do it, follow the rules of manual resistance.

Where you lack motion or motor control, your body will pass down the chain to the next moving part that can buy you an extra bit to help you get into position. This is dysfunction.