Go the Distance Physical Therapy and Bodywork

04/19/2023

Maximal lifts don’t usually look pretty but that doesn’t mean they are unsafe! Certainly heavy lifts will always carry an element of risk but we can mitigate that by getting good amounts of sleep, fueling our bodies with good nutrition and making appropriate weight jumps as we warm-up.
True injury prevention lies in preparation! It’s crucial that we train and prepare our body in as many positions as possible. If we are constantly protecting our backs from flexing and extending (as they are made to do), they will certainly be weaker and more vulnerable in those positions.
So, prepare yourself as best you can! Eat healthy food, get lots of sleep, keep your stress levels manageable and try not to under or overtrain. This is the best way to manage your risk of injury.

03/22/2023

Here’s what you should know about passive and active treatments for dealing with acute injuries and chronic pain: often, the best plans of care will usually be a mixture of both, focusing more on active treatments, since those give the best long term results! If your rehab plan isn’t incorporating movement and lifestyle changes, you are missing out on one of the most important parts of the recovery process. Exercise is one of our best medicines!

03/11/2023

Looking to work on your front rack mobility? Try these exercises!

02/28/2023

Do you get knee pain with squats or lunges? Try some of these exercises to target the quads through a full range of motion!

02/22/2023

Here are some great exercises to help manage chronic low back pain!

02/13/2023

Here’s the deal with posture: it gets blamed a lot for our problems. Worry a little less about sitting up straight all the time and a little more about getting in some daily movement!
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02/03/2023

Something I’ve been working on/struggling a little bit with over the past few months has been rebuilding strength after the Ironman race. It was really hard to get back into consistent lifting and CrossFit style workouts after training mostly low intensity cardio for 6 months (especially combined with being hit by every respiratory virus in existence over Christmas.) Having a specific goal to train for has been really helpful with staying focused and motivated and I’m really excited to be competing in South Carolina’s Strongest in April with , , , , , ,
Thanks for all the fun training sessions, guys!

12/14/2022

Sandbag training is top tier💪🏼

11/29/2022

Many people want to know how they can prevent injuries in the workplace! The answer is to be as strong as you can in the positions and movements you might encounter while on the job. Here are some good exercises for first responders to train to help prevent injuries.

10/27/2022

Working on hip mobility can help with back pain, hip pain, squat depth, Olympic lifting and of course, getting up and down off the ground! Here are some easy, active mobility exercises to work on your hips!

09/28/2022

09/16/2022

Here are some movements I see adults who are more sedentary struggle with as they get older. Training these movements under load is very helpful for individuals of all ages and becomes more important the older we get. Work on these movements now so they’re easy when we get older!

08/30/2022

If you have elbow or wrist pain, try this fun exercise to strengthen up your forearms!

08/10/2022

Hip flexors can often feel painful and tight, especially when we sit a lot during the day.
Stretching is great, but the most important thing you can do to work on your hip flexors is getting up and moving frequently as we are able! Additionally, here are some great exercises to work on strengthening up your hip flexors!

07/28/2022

Whiplash injuries often result in losses of neck range of motion, pain and stiffness. One of the simplest things you can do to regain your motion is slowly working on moving your head and neck through a comfortable range. Over time, you’ll find that you are able to move further and further with less pain and discomfort.

07/06/2022

Pec strains aren’t super common but can happen in the gym, especially with heavier bench press days! Here are some fun and challenging exercises for the pectoral muscles!💪🏼

06/24/2022

Something I see frequently in patients with foot problems is super stiff toes. Since we spend most of our day wearing shoes, our toes and smaller foot muscles often don’t get to move as much as we might like them to and they can get stiff. Here are some very simple toe and foot mobility and strength movements you can do right at home!