Miscellaneous

We all try to stick to our workout routines, no matter what the circumstances are. But unfortunately, the shorter days and colder weather that accompany wintertime in our region can make working out a real chore. However, the temperature is beginning to rise, the days are getting longer, and swimsuit season is just around the […]

A stiff or sore or painful back is unfortunately not uncommon after a day of shoveling snow.  Back problems can eve rare their head if you use a snow blower if you are out there long enough.  While pain and soreness may be a common part of shoveling snow, how you treat it and deal

You hear people saying it all the time, especially in winter—”It’s going to snow (or rain)…I can feel it in my bones.” While having a sports injury can make you a fairly accurate predictor of the weather, it can also cause significantly more pain and discomfort in the cold months. Not only that, but exercising

Now that the new year has arrived and winter is officially here, it can only mean one thing—it’s ski season! And while there’s no denying that skiing and snowboarding are fun, these wintertime sports are much more enjoyable when you\’re physically fit. In fact, the last thing you want when you’re out on the slopes

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who will make a New Year’s resolution this December, then there are a few things you need to know before getting started. Achieving your resolution won\’t be easy—in fact, it’s estimated that over 80% of people who set New Year’s goals will fail by the middle of

Whenever a person begins a running program aches and pains are expected, however in some cases knee pain can be caused from an underlying condition.  Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common causes of lateral knee pain in runners.  In fact, ITBS accounts for approximately 12% of running related injuries. The Iliotibial

80% of Americans suffer with back pain.  It is important to understand that there are 3 things that should not be done if you suffer from back pain, back spasms or even just back stiffness. The first one is Lay Down, this seems to be the go-to for people when they have back pain, they

Meet Glenn! January 2017 How long have you been training at Total Performance? Glenn has been training for 2 months at Total Performance. Have you seen improvements with your training at Total Performance? Glenn is seeing improvements with his training. Dr. Lindsey Fisher gave him attention to his physical therapy, to help him recover from