Category Archives: injury
Kinesiotaping was a blast on Turkey Day at the Turkey Trot!
Had some great results from the kinesiotaping I did on runners at the Turkey Trot! Thanks to all who stopped by. It was a blast to get to talk with runners about their injuries and see them returned wide eyed … Continue reading
Filed under dr. day, health, injury, michael day, running, sports, triathalon, triathlete, wellness
Get Stronger, Fix Injury, Improve balance: Whole Body Vibration
Full body vibration is a new tool in the physical therapy, training and rehab realm that is gaining popularity and we have one in office. I’m so excited because I tested it out first on myself and could not believe … Continue reading
Filed under Body Vibration, exercise, huntington beach, injury, long beach, los alamitos, lose weight, seal beach, workout
Running, Triathlons, Marathon, Ultramarathon, and Knee Pain
( a picture of me and some friends at Justin rudd’s Sand Challenge)I see a lot of active folks in my practice and I thought I’d write a quick blurb about what every runner needs to know…. 1.) Don’t run … Continue reading
Filed under back pain, hip, huntington beach, injury, kinesiotape, knee, long beach, orange county, pain, running, seal beach, triathalon
Jerry Rice is going to be the new spokesman for chiropractic! Click for story… Athletes have long appreciated the benefits of chiropractic, sometimes more than the general public. Why? They know it keeps them at OPTIMUM FUNCTION NOT MINIMAL FUNCTION. … Continue reading
Filed under california, chiropractic, Chiropractor, dr. day, huntington beach, injury, long beach, michael day, orange county, seal beach, sports
A Triathlete Success Story
I got an email today from a good friend and patient with her results from her latest race. She runs for the Tri Divas in Long beach which is an awesome group of gals. If you’re ever interested in doing … Continue reading
Filed under active release, back pain, injury, kinesiotape, long beach, pain, training, triathalon, trigenics
Flow………………
When you are at work and at play are you trying really hard! I find at work especially when we turn off our analytical mind and let things just happen that’s when I talents really shine. Flow: is the mental … Continue reading
Filed under chiropractic, day, dr. day, flow, health, injury, long beach, michael day, natural, pain, wellness
Acupuncture for more Energy
I have had acupuncture in the past. But during my week of wellness last week I re-committed some time to acupuncture. There are a lot of theories why acupuncture works. I find for myself it works at a very deep … Continue reading
Filed under back pain, belmont shore, chiropractic, Chiropractor, energy, huntington beach, injury, lakewood, long beach, seal beach
Paul Chek and what he says.
Paul Chek is a holistic health practitioner. People try to lump him into the fitness industry because he advocates exercise and he’s not a doctor. He’s on the next level of holistic care, in the same ballpark with Vladimir Janda, … Continue reading
Filed under advice, ankle, back pain, fatigue, help, hip, injury, knee, long beach, michael day, neck, paul chek, shoulder, sports, weight loss
Bikram Yoga: One option for Flexibility
I have practiced Bikram in the past. If taken slowly with proper hydration it is a great way to sweat out toxins, while gaining flexibility. I am in no way promoting it over any other form of yoga. But for … Continue reading
Filed under day, help, hurt, injury, long beach, michael day, pain, rehabilitation, yoga
What are Trigger Points?
What are those knots in your muscle really made of? And why do they hurt so bad? Trigger points are a hyperirritable spots in muscle that represent an excited nervous system. They manifest themselves with pain and tenderness that can … Continue reading
Filed under fatigue, fibromyalgia, injury, knots, musle, plantar fascia, sports, trigger points
