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Why Your Back Hurts After Deadlifts

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It usually goes one of two ways. Either something happened during a set and you knew about it immediately, or nothing happened at all and you woke up the next morning barely able to get out of bed. The second version confuses people more, because there was no moment to point at. You lifted what you always lift, the session felt fine, and now you can hardly tie your shoes. Either way the question is the same. What actually went wrong, and can you keep lifting.

Becoming a Better Athlete: Post-Marathon Recovery  

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marathon runners

Running a marathon – or any distance that pushes your limits – is an accomplishment to be proud of. You’ve worked hard to get your body into the fitness level required to sustain you during the long miles, pushing you forward when your legs are begging you to stop. Despite all that hard work, your body is likely rebelling a bit – post-race spaghetti … Read more

Baseball Pitcher Strength Workouts

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  If you are a baseball pitcher, READ BELOW to save yourself from years of stupid mentality when it comes to baseball strength training.   1. Light lifting for arms, really? I assume when people tell you this they are generally referring to “lifting your uppers,” including your chest.  First off, how do you measure … Read more

The Mechanics of Throwing a Baseball: Implications for Long Tossing

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Short flat ground throws   VS.    Long toss throws Which throw causes more stress at your shoulder and elbow?  What should you be using in the later phases of your rehab?  Have you returned to baseball and still have pain?  Read this quick, one page document from the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) … Read more

Injury Prevention Guidelines for Young Baseball Pitchers

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In the recent past the sport of baseball has become, and will probably continue to be a year round activity with such events as showcases, fall ball and summer workouts.  Activity and training of this magnitude and scope (the same type of training over, and over and over again) increases the chance for significant shoulder … Read more