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Not all “golfer’s elbow” starts at the elbow.This case looked like medial elbow pain on the surface, but the full pictur...
05/07/2026

Not all “golfer’s elbow” starts at the elbow.

This case looked like medial elbow pain on the surface, but the full picture pointed higher up the chain.

When we assessed the neck, shoulder, nerve sensitivity, and loading tolerance, it became clear that the elbow was only part of the issue. Cervical referral and nerve irritation were contributing to the symptoms, which meant simply treating the elbow wasn’t going to solve the problem long-term.

That’s why a proper evaluation matters.

Pain location tells us where you feel it.

It doesn’t always tell us why it’s happening.

For this athlete, the plan included addressing cervical mobility/control, reducing nerve sensitivity, improving shoulder and forearm capacity, and gradually reloading the movements that were painful.

If you’ve been dealing with stubborn elbow pain that keeps coming back, the elbow may not be the only place worth looking.

Not all pain equals inflammation.Inflammation can absolutely be part of pain — especially after an acute injury, flare-u...
05/07/2026

Not all pain equals inflammation.

Inflammation can absolutely be part of pain — especially after an acute injury, flare-up, infection, or certain inflammatory conditions.

But pain is not simply a direct readout of inflammation or tissue damage.

Pain is produced by the nervous system based on what it perceives as a threat. That perception can be influenced by tissue irritation, activity spikes, stress, sleep, previous injuries, recovery, and how sensitive the system has become.

That is why two people can have similar imaging findings and very different symptoms. It is also why pain can sometimes persist even after the original tissue issue has improved.

The better question is not always, “How do I shut down inflammation?”

Sometimes the better question is:

“What is making this area sensitive — and what dose of movement can it tolerate right now?”

That is where a real plan starts.

Pain is real. But it does not always mean you are damaged, inflamed, or fragile.

References: IASP revised definition of pain; pain-structure relationship research in osteoarthritis.

Static stretching isn't bad. It just doesn't prevent injuries the way people think it does. Short term:Use a warm-up tha...
05/04/2026

Static stretching isn't bad. It just doesn't prevent injuries the way people think it does.

Short term:
Use a warm-up that matches what you’re about to do.

That means increasing body temperature, moving through the positions you’ll need, and gradually ramping up intensity.

Think:

lighter sets before heavy lifts
easy jogging before faster running
controlled changes of direction before sport
dynamic mobility instead of long passive holds

Long term:
Build tissue capacity.

That means consistent strength training, gradual increases in workload, adequate recovery, and exposing your body to the ranges and demands you want it to tolerate.

Injury risk usually isn’t reduced by one perfect stretch.

It’s reduced by preparing well today and building capacity over time.

Level up your mobility to improve your performance and have fewer aches.Use the QR code or link in bio to sign up for a ...
01/23/2026

Level up your mobility to improve your performance and have fewer aches.

Use the QR code or link in bio to sign up for a FREE mobility workshop on February 21st!

“I have to train with 8-12 reps to get bigger muscles.”Wrong.Sorry, but not sorry. Research disproves that. Load and rep...
01/21/2026

“I have to train with 8-12 reps to get bigger muscles.”

Wrong.

Sorry, but not sorry. Research disproves that. Load and rep ranges for muscle hypertrophy are effort dependent. Meaning, the intent and getting close or meeting failure is how you drive muscle hypertrophy, not by the rep range alone. You can do 8-12 reps, that is not inherently wrong. But… you can can also train in lower rep ranges if the load is heavy enough (70-75% at least).

The point- you can have variety in loads, rep ranges, positioning, and volume in your training and still reach the same outcome.

01/20/2026

There’s no such thing as a “perfect” lift or a universal rehab plan.

People move differently because they are different.
Bone structure, limb length, strength, coordination, injury history — all of it matters.

That’s why two people can do the same exercise, with the same intent, and look nothing alike… and both be doing it well.

Rehab is the same story.
The same diagnosis does not mean the same starting point, the same exercises, or the same timeline. Tolerance, capacity, and real-life demands dictate the plan — not a cookie-cutter protocol.

If someone claims there’s only one right way to lift, move, or heal, that’s a red flag.

The goal isn’t perfect form.
The goal is effective, sustainable, and appropriate for your body.

Individualize the process.
That’s where real progress happens.

01/15/2026

By mid stage rehab post elbow dislocation, the goal is no longer “protect at all costs.”
It is restore capacity so your elbow can tolerate what jiu-jitsu actually demands.

This carousel focuses on:
• Reintroducing both distraction and compression forces at the elbow
• Strengthening the triceps, biceps, and shoulder musculature that stabilize the joint
• Training through full, controlled ranges of motion
• Gradually exposing the elbow to higher forces in a predictable, progressive way

What you’re seeing:
• Triceps pushdowns → elbow extension strength under load
• Scap pull-ups & DB rows → traction tolerance + shoulder/scap stability
• Planks → closed-chain compression and co-contraction
• DB floor press → pressing strength with a controlled elbow range

BJJ places your elbow in end ranges, under load, and often unexpectedly.
Mid-stage rehab is about building resilience, not just “getting motion back.”

Pain-free does not equal prepared.

Strength, full ROM, and graded stress are what bridge rehab to the mats.

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