Mt Tam Sport & Spine

04/14/2026

Knee pain with running isn’t just a knee problem.

The knee is where pain shows up, but it is rarely where the problem starts.

In most cases, it reflects how load is being distributed across the lower extremity. When the hip, quad, or calf are not contributing enough, the knee absorbs more than it should during running.

That is why rest, stretching, or shoe changes tend to fall short. The underlying issue, load capacity and control, has not been addressed.

This is a pattern I see every day with runners and active patients. I can help. 🏃‍♂️

In a clinical setting, the approach is straightforward:
Settle symptoms.
Identify where the system is breaking down.
Rebuild capacity so load is shared more effectively.

When that happens, pain decreases and running becomes consistent again.

If your symptoms show up in a predictable way during runs, there is a reason behind it.

Comment or DM “KNEE” and where you feel it. 📩

04/10/2026

Rehab and performance can coexist. Smart treatment plus the right plan keeps you moving forward, not starting over.

If you want to stay active while working through an injury, we should talk

04/09/2026

After 20+ years helping athletes perform, I still see people get the basics wrong. Here’s what I’m doubling down on right now.

These are the habits that make a difference. Not trendy. Not complicated. Just the simple things that consistently move the needle for energy, recovery, and performance.

Most people don’t have a knowledge problem. They have a consistency problem.

If you’re dealing with energy dips, stubborn weight, nagging injuries, or just not feeling like yourself, start here. Pick one or two and actually do them daily.

Simple works when you work it.

04/07/2026

Rehab isn’t always easy. Pain shows up sometimes - that’s normal. Your body is adapting, getting stronger, and figuring out what it can handle. That’s progress, even if it doesn’t feel like it.

Take a step back if you need to. Adjust. Rest. Recover. Find what helps: sleep, nutrition, loading, small tweaks to your training. Every day you listen and adapt, you’re building resilience.

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here! Call or DM anytime if you need support.

How do you push through discomfort in rehab? Share your tips below - we’d love to hear them 👇

04/06/2026

You logged the miles. You hit the intervals. You nailed nutrition.

But you slept 4 hours last night.

Your competition is sleeping. Are you? 😴

Sleep isn’t a luxury bolted onto your training plan - it’s a non-negotiable line item IN it. Just like your long run. Just like your tempo session. Just like your recovery ride.

Skip it and the data hit different:

< 5 hrs = +73% injury risk 🚨
5 hrs = +59% injury risk 🚨

8 hrs = You actually adapt and perform ✅

Your tendons are repairing.

Your glycogen is restoring.

Your nervous system is resetting.

All of it happens when you’re asleep. Not on the trails. Not on the bike. Not in the pool.

The athletes performing at the highest level aren’t just training harder - they’re recovering smarter. Broken down athletes don’t cross finish lines.

8 hours isn’t laziness. It’s your competitive edge. 🏃‍♂️💤

03/16/2026

Does kinesiology tape actually do anything… or is it just colorful athletic fashion?

When applied correctly, elastic therapeutic tape can help reduce pain, improve body awareness, and support irritated tissues without restricting movement.

For athletes and active people, that often means you can keep moving and training while the area settles down.

At , taping is one small piece of a bigger strategy that includes hands-on treatment, movement correction, and progressive rehab. Tape alone rarely fixes the problem, but it can make movement and training more comfortable while the real work happens.

Simple tool. Smart application. Better movement.

If you’re dealing with pain during training, SAVE this post for later or send it to a training partner who tapes everything.

03/04/2026

Getting athletes back in the game, stronger than before.

What are you training for right now?

08/14/2025

💥 Real results after just ONE shockwave session! 💥
From “dense, tight scar tissue” to loose, stable, and softer to the touch - this is what progress looks like. 🙌

If you’re dealing with stubborn injury, chronic tightness, or post-injury limitations, don’t just hope it gets better.
➡️ Take action. Get treated. Feel the difference.

📍 DM us to book your shockwave session and start your comeback today.

02/18/2025

https://www.mttamsportspine.com/journal/2025/2/15/the-hidden-impact-of-old-injuries-why-your-body-still-remembers

Mill Valley San Francisco Marin Sports Medicine Chiropractor Physical Therapy

10/30/2024

Wooden you know we love our new dumbbells office decor💪🏋🏼‍♂️
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10/14/2024

04/03/2024

We're just under two weeks to the Boston Marathon and tuning our athletes up for the big day. Who else is running Boston or another upcoming race? We're here to help you with your running injuries